Saint Stanislaus High School

St. Stanislaus College is a very cost-effective school, with a total cost of approximately $50,000 USD. The school has its unique features, including a private beach and strong marine biology and outstanding STEM programs. Its sports programs are also strong, having won multiple state championships. In terms of safety, the school is located in one of America's best small towns, offering both the advantages of a beachfront school and the convenience of a town school. The local residents are highly educated, and there's a high percentage of Caucasians, making the entire community very safe. It's suitable for students who want to study but don't want a too remote location. There are very few Chinese students, and teachers are very friendly and supportive towards them. Although it's a boys' school, there's a large girls' school directly opposite, and some courses and afternoon activities are shared. Dorms are separate. This setup offers both the advantages of a boys' school with specially designed activities and curriculum, and the benefits of a co-educational environment.

The school is located on the picturesque coastline of St. Louis Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi, a place that Budget Travel called one of the 'coolest small towns in America.' Nearby major cities, just an hour's drive away, include the historic and culturally rich New Orleans and Gulfport. New Orleans is famous for its Mardi Gras holidays and local culture, which students can plan to visit on weekends. The school is right by the sea, with its own exclusive boardwalk, offering a beautiful environment where students can organize fishing activities.
School Features:
1. Location: Situated in the town of St. Louis Bay, named 'America's Coolest Small Town' and 'America's Most Beautiful Small Town' by Fox News Magazine. The community is safe and livable, close to the historic city of New Orleans (1-hour drive). It's a seaside school with its own private beach and boardwalk.
2. Climate and Environment: The climate is very comfortable, mild all year round, suitable for various outdoor activities and water sports.
3. Community Safety: Safe and quiet, with a mild climate and a high safety index!
4. International Students: 5% international students, with very few Chinese students. The school places great importance on international students and provides comprehensive ESL and academic support programs.

5. Signature Courses: Oceanography, Astronomy, Ecology, Computer Science, Business.
6. Sports Programs: Offering 14 sports activities, with sports like soccer, basketball, golf, and baseball having won state championships.
7. Art Programs: The school offers programs in music, performing arts, visual arts, and more.
8. Student Dormitories: The dormitory environment is excellent, with 2-3 person rooms, independent bathrooms, an on-campus swimming pool, and school-wide Wi-Fi coverage.
9. University Destinations: Graduate destinations are excellent, with top universities every year. Over the past five years, these have included prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, Yale University, MIT, Stanford, and West Point. Within a one-hour drive, there are 7 universities, including Tulane University, known as the "Harvard of the South."

School Featured Course: Marine Biology
An elective science course for Junior Senior 9th and 10th graders. The second year of study includes projects with internships.
Fieldwork includes oyster farming, beach cleanup/care patrols, phytoplankton and water quality monitoring, and seine netting, throw netting, and benthic sampling using yabby pumps. These experiences allow our students to better understand the local marine environment and the importance of keeping it clean and healthy.

Research Opportunities
Saint Stanislaus' coastal location is home to several research projects. Our marine science program is a partnership with the University of West Mississippi and also participates in research beneficial to large organizations such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Mississippi Oyster Gardening Program (MSOGP), and the Coast Guard. Marine science students provide these organizations with water quality data, phytoplankton counts, oyster growth, and total marine debris. These research opportunities provide students with real-world experience in collecting and submitting data for use by scientists.

The school has academic support programs and ESL programs. ESL placement will be determined during the interview to decide if students need to enroll, and most international students will choose at least one academic year of ESL.