Discover St. Pius X

Discover St. Pius X High School

Our over 66 year history in the Northland is rich with strong academic, faith and athletic programs. St. Pius X is a place where students and faculty of all faiths actively work to find solutions through excellent classroom instruction and interaction. We educate nearly 400 students each year and traditionally 98% of our graduates go on to college.

In an environment that values academic excellence, students at St. Pius X are challenged to grow in their intellect and education. We continue to focus on our mission to help each student reach their full potential academically and spiritually, enhancing their knowlege and growth of Catholic values.

Investing in private high school can positively impact your child’s life through a college preparatory curriculum, Christ-centered education, safe environment, high academic standards, and a variety of athletics, clubs and activitites.

Christ-Centered Education

We offer daily prayer and a Christ-centered approach in every class. Students have the opportunity to attend Mass daily, with an all-school Mass weekly. In addition, Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are offered. Theology courses, class retreats, small faith formation groups and service projects round out the students' faith experience here at St. Pius X. 

High Academic Standards

Through a diversified curriculum, offering a variety of core and elective courses, we challenge each student to reach their academic potential. Our students are committed to learning and receive distinguished honors that include Commended National Merit Students, Bright Flight and National Honor Society. Over 50% of our students score 4.5 points or more above the national average on the ACT. Click here to see our ACT achievement.

College Credit Classes

We offer 14 AP & College Credit Classes through our partnership with local Universities. Classes are available to sophomores, juniors and seniors. For more information on AP & College Credit Classes click here.

Athletic and Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Over 90% of our students are involved in one or more extracurricular activity. The primary goal of our athletic program is to accentuate the development of the whole student and achieve a personal level of excellence in the areas of fitness, team commitment, discipline, leadership, consideration of others and sportsmanship.

Ensuring Success

Whether your child is a high achiever or needs additional assistance with completing school work, St. Pius X has a wide variety of resources for our students. Our counseling department works with each student individually throughout their four years here, mapping out four year plans and assisting with ACT and college readiness. We are have an Inclusive Education Teacher, who works with and assists with special needs' students and the SPX Strategic Intervention Team (S.I.T.). We have an in-house tutoring system comprised of NHS students and volunteers; these people are available during study hall times, late start days, and seminar periods.  Some also can be helpful after school as needed.
 
SPX's advanced curriculum includes 10 AP classes and 8 ACCP (dual credit) classes.  For the student who wishes a very challenging schedule, we have different 4-year plans for students wishing to emphasize art, foreign language, or simply the most demanding schedule (s)he could have.

St. Pius X is an A+ Designated School. The A+ Scholarship Program provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend a participating public community college or vocational/technical school, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools.   

Please take a moment and click here read more about St. Pius X High School in our Viewbook. You will see how our mission - striving to instill in every student an attitude of lifelong learning in the development of their spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical gifts - is fulfilled daily. These key elements, along with our academic excellence, distinguish us from other high schools in the area.