EDUCATING MEN FOR OTHERS SINCE 1967
Founded in 1967, De Smet Jesuit is a private, Catholic, Jesuit, college-preparatory school for young men in grades 9-12 in St. Louis, Missouri. The mission of De Smet Jesuit is to inspire and prepare Men for Others to transform the world ad majorem Dei gloriam, for the greater glory of God.
CATHOLIC AND JESUIT
We commit to modeling and teaching the beliefs and practices of our Catholic faith and our Jesuit spiritual tradition in a manner that is meaningful and accessible.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
We commit to delivering a college prep academic program that enables a wide variety of students to realize their God-given potential.
CARE FOR THE WHOLE PERSON
We commit to forming well-rounded young men by enhancing their development beyond the classroom.
MEN FOR OTHERS
We commit to facilitating the development of students through curricular and co-curricular programs infused with real-world experiences and challenges grounded in the call to grow as Men for Others.
From Our Community
- Class of 2023
Our mission is to be men for others and have fun doing it together. De Smet Jesuit has prepared me to succeed in challenging classes, compete as an athlete, and volunteer in my community and around the world.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- Class of 2023
I chose De Smet because of the unique brotherhood and the opportunity to develop special relationships with classmates and teachers.
- 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
THE SPARTAN WIRE
Article & Photos by Benedict Vessa
Article by Ben Hochman
Article & Photos by Benedict Vessa
Article & Photos by Benedict Vessa
Article by Andrew Dolan '26
Photos by Will Poelker '25