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Top five benefits of a private, all-boy education found distinctly at De Smet Jesuit High School.
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One mom of three boys opens up about her family's approach to the challenge of paying for private high school...and why it is worth it.
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New and improved approach to make a De Smet Jesuit education affordable for more families.
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A single mom shares some of the ways a private education became manageable for her family and how transferring her son to De Smet Jesuit High School transformed his life.
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In a community of strong public school options, our teachers and administrators share the benefits of a private high school education and what makes De Smet Jesuit High School different.
For boys in grade school or middle school:
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For parents curious about cost:
Learn about new tuition assistance.
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