St. Anthony Cathedral School • Recognized For Excellence

SACS Profile

ADDRESS
St. Anthony Cathedral School
850 Forsythe
Beaumont, Texas 77701

PHONE
409.832.3486

FAX
409.838.9051

E-MAIL
info@stanthonycathedralschool.org

WEBSITE
www.stanthonycathedralschool.org

PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Phyllis J. Walters

St. Anthony Cathedral School staff: parents and community provide a safe, child-centered environment which encourages students to achieve their highest potential through:

Spiritual Development which imparts Catholic teaching, Christian values, and promoting community service,
Intellectual Development which fosters academic achievement, builds self esteem, self-discipline and the essential skills for life-long learning,
Social Development which while celebrating the differences of others and by using responsible decision making, students will exibit qualities of good citizenship with the motivation to invent, dream, and explore in our changing world.

Saint Anthony Cathedral School, Beaumont, Texas, celebrates over 100 years of tradition in teaching. The school, also known as SACS, is adjacent to the historic St. Anthony Cathedral located in the heart of downtown Beaumont. Founded in 1895 as Our Lady of Perpetual Help, it was one of the first Catholic schools to be accredited by the Texas Education Agency in 1925.

Characteristics

Strong Catholic formation
Diverse student population
Enrollment averaging about 250 students ftom Pre-Kindergarten 3 year old program through 8th grade
Average class size: 20
Two religious on staff
Average cost of education is $4,000. Average tuition is $2,800.
Parental involvement

Recognitions

Chosen as a 1999 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

1998 winner of Private School Interscholastic Association District competition: placed 2nd in 2000 and placed second in 2001.

Student teams qualify annually to compete in the Create Southeast Texas Regional Competition and the Houston Science and Engineering Fair

Recognized as accredited by the Texas EduCation Agency through the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission

Member National Catholic Education Association

Facilities

The school consists of one main two story building, a separate cafeteria, a separate technology lab, a spacious playground, a gymnasium/convocation center adjacent to the softball field, and the early childhood center which includes a playground.

Academic Achievement

Students in the Diocese of Beaumont take the Stanford Achievement Test annually. This nationally normed test is respected and widely used across the country. All classes at SACS score at or above grade level. Over 40% of the seventh grade class qualifies to take the Duke University Talent Search test annually.