Hockey Spartans win their 15th Challenge Cup 2-1 in OT over SLUH
De Smet Jesuit specializes in the formation of well-rounded young men.
From Our Community
- Class of 2023
I chose De Smet because of the unique brotherhood and the opportunity to develop special relationships with classmates and teachers.
- Class of 2005
- Director of Educational Technology
De Smet Jesuit gives our boys a framework in which to explore their academic, social, and spiritual lives in a supportive, loving environment. We nurture our students’ minds, hearts and souls.
- Director of Special Events
As a parent of five Spartans, I cannot speak highly enough of De Smet Jesuit and the formation of young men. Our sons each had unique experiences that could have only taken place in a community such as De Smet Jesuit, where each young man is encouraged.
- President
At a Catholic high school we rehearse the attitudes and actions that mark our lives as Christians. And when we get to do this noble work at a place like De Smet Jesuit, we begin to discover that following Jesus can be quite fun!
- Class of 2023
De Smet felt at home when I came in as a freshman. I enjoy the balance between academic time and sports and activities. We make time to learn, but we have our study halls and activity periods to balance everything out.
- Parent
My wife and I both attended public school, and so did our son Graham through 8th grade. For high school, he was looking for rigorous academics, sports, and a community that prioritized service over self, with teachers who were involved and caring. We found all of that and more at De Smet. Graham is engaged at school, excited about his classes, loves playing lacrosse, and is developing into the leader we always knew he would become.
- Class of 2025
I knew that I belonged at De Smet when I shadowed and saw the tight brotherhood and community that was present here.
- Learning Consultant
Every one of us is on a different journey in our faith and relationship with God. De Smet Jesuit acknowledges these differences with faculty, staff, and students.
- Spanish Teacher
We have a special learning community at De Smet Jesuit in that we do not look at students as a number or a body that fills a classroom seat. We recognize the whole person of the student.
- Coach
- Math Teacher
At De Smet Jesuit, caring for the individual person is a top priority. There are systems in place to make sure that faculty, staff, and students are growing in their faith as well as intellectually and academically. There are faculty days of recollection where we reflect so we can improve for later. And there are retreats like Kairos where students get to really know themselves and grow in their faith.
our students
Pray Serve Engage
Guided by our Jesuit tradition, our program balances action and reflection, faith and reason, the worldly and the divine.
Artwork from three Spartans will be on display at the St. Louis Artists' Guild for the Young Artists Showcase 2023!
Why do we fast during Lent? Hear from Mr. Manaker in this week's 3-Minute Theology video.
Twelve Spartan athletes sign National Letters of Intent.
President Fr. Ronny O’Dwyer S.J., along with the Blackrobe Society and Esports team members, held a dedication ceremony on December 8 for the new facility.
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our students
Create Lead
Rich with opportunity, our program inspires multi-dimensional leaders eager to get involved and serve others.
our students
Learn Seek
In and beyond the classroom, our program cultivates intellectual curiosity and experiential grit.
- 24
- hours
average response time from teachers
- Junior Service Program
students volunteer for an organization on a weekly basis
- 130+
- College credit hours offered
in 7 out of 8 departments. View our Curriculum Guide
- 74%
of students participate in at least 1 sport
- 98%
- graduates
go on to college or military academies
- >90%
- Teachers also
serve as coaches, club moderators, trip coordinators