School Profile
At-a-Glance Excellence, Rooted in Veritas
St. Pius X High School is a vibrant, co-educational Catholic college preparatory community serving students from across Greater Houston and beyond. Founded in 1956 by the Dominican Sisters of Houston and now sponsored by Dominican Veritas Ministries, the school embraces the Dominican pillars of Prayer, Study, Community, and Preaching as the foundation of its mission.
We are dedicated to fostering each student’s intellectual and spiritual potential within a challenging academic and nurturing Catholic environment.
Quick Facts
Our school profile highlights key facts, academic benchmarks, and outcomes that showcase the strength and spirit of our mission-driven learning environment.
- Total Enrollment: 655 students, grades 9–12
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 7:1
- Faculty with Advanced Degrees: 68%
- 4-Year College Matriculation Rate: 89%
- Students Receiving Scholarships: 42%
- Zip Codes Represented: 100+
- Total Community Service: 18,800+ hours
- College Scholarship Offers: $9.5M (Class of 2025)
655 students. 100% college-bound. One mission: to prepare young leaders for lives of faith, service, and success.
College Acceptances
Over the past five years, SPX graduates have been accepted to more than 450 colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad, including:
- University of Texas at Austin
- Baylor University
- Texas A&M University
- Loyola University
- Rice University
- University of Notre Dame
- United States Air Force Academy
- Tulane University
- George Washington University
- Syracuse University
- Barnard College
- Virginia Tech
... and many more.
St. Pius X High School maintains 100% post-secondary placement. Every graduate is empowered to thrive in higher education and beyond.
Questions?
We’re here to help you understand our academic culture and faith-based environment.
📧 admissions@stpiusx.org
☎ 713-692-3581
Academic Environment
Testing and College Readiness
Accreditations and Memberships
St. Pius X High School is accredited by:
- Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department (TCCB ED)
- Cognia
Affiliations include:
- National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
- Houston Area Independent Schools (HAIS)
- National and Texas Associations for College Admission Counseling (NACAC & TACAC)
- Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS CASI)