About
De Smet Jesuit is a private Catholic high school serving young men in grades 9-12 in St. Louis, Missouri.
We specialize in the formation of well-rounded young men.
Our
Mission
De Smet Jesuit inspires and prepares men for and with others to transform the world ad majorem Dei gloriam, for the greater glory of God.
Our
Community
Teachers and coaches with heart. Alumni who give back. And parent groups who engage with enthusiasm.
Our
Specialty
Our Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis means we care for the whole individual.
- 1967
- established
More than 50 years of preparing men for others
- 675
- Students
Young men from more than 60 zip codes
- 98%
- graduates
go on to college or military academies
- $17,440
- tuition
Assistance and scholarships available. Learn More
- 130+
- College credit hours offered
in 7 out of 8 departments. View our Curriculum Guide.
- >90%
- Teachers also
serve as coaches, club moderators, trip coordinators
- 5.7
- point growth
Spartans improve ACT scores more than 2 times the national average.
- $23.7
- million
Total value of scholarships awarded to Class of 2019
- 26,000
- Hours
served in our community each year
- 25
- average ACT score
5 points higher than the Missouri average
De Smet Jesuit’s students lead remarkably balanced lives imbued with a refreshing mixture of academics, co-curricular activities, faith, service, and commitment to others. Independent School Management
What Boys Want
Our universal Jesuit profile of the Graduate at Graduation means we are equally committed to our students’ academic success as we are to forming well-rounded humans with their eyes toward deepening a relationship with God.
We are strengthened by a network of nearly 90 Jesuit secondary schools in the US.
Our philosophy of cura personalis (care for the individual) drives genuine relationships and care for each individual student.
Our comprehensive service programs instill a lifetime habit of service and encourage students at each grade level to be men for and with others.
We help students become loving and faith-filled human beings through retreats, daily prayer, reflection, service, senior compañeros program, athletics, and community celebrations.