About Saint Thomas Academy
Saint Thomas Academy is a private, Catholic, college-preparatory day school for boys in grades 6–12 located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, within the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Founded in 1885 by Archbishop John Ireland, it is an all-male school built on four pillars: Catholic faith, academic excellence, military leadership, and an all-male environment. Its teams are known as the Cadets, and the school's stated mission is to develop boys into men of character.
Quick facts
- Founded 1885
- Grades 6–12, Archdiocesan
- Mendota Heights
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