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Chris Collins '19
Alumnus, Seminarian

"St. Patrick provided me with the foundation that helped shaped my faith. As I began to take my Catholic faith seriously and discern a call to the priesthood, St. Patrick provided me with the spiritual nourishment that was necessary to foster my vocation."

Carol Ann Hartery
Parent

“We have no doubt that choosing St. Patrick Catholic High School for our children’s education was the right choice. We have seen them flourish while they have been there. We believe they receive a high quality education, but more importantly the school helps develop their character. They are surrounded in a protective atmosphere that promotes respect and responsibility.

“They expand on the values and morals that are taught at home, therefore we feel like we are a team working together. The teenage years can be difficult and challenging. It gives us some peace of mind that during these transitional years they are surrounded by peers and teachers that put an emphasis on Catholic values.”

Stephen Roybal ’08
Alumnus

“My time at St. Patrick was absolutely invaluable. I may have only spent a year there, but the school serves as the continuing legacy of the Catholic education on the Coast offered by its predecessors Sacred Heart, Mercy Cross, Notre Dame, and St. John. The faculty definitely prepared me for college and set me up for success in the classroom, but I also think in a lot of ways St. Patrick taught me how to be self motivated, how to take ownership of my own path, and how to take a chance.”

Welcome to st. patrick

Welcome to St. Patrick Catholic High School! This page contains all the information you need about registration and enrollment. If you have any questions about the registration or enrollment process, please contact Emily Aldrich at 228-702-0500 or ealdrich@stpatrickhighschool.net.

step one

Complete the online application – this is where it all begins! The application process is entirely online. Begin by clicking the Apply for Admission link above.

step two

Upload students’ most recent grade report or report card, list names and email addresses for Principal/Counselor and Teacher recommendation forms.

step three

After your application is reviewed by our Office of Admission, you will be notified via email about the admission decision and receive instructions for completing the enrollment packet.

tuition and fees

Detailed information about tuition and payment options for the 2023-2024 school year is listed below. We recognize the sacrifices families make to send their children to St. Patrick and will continue to do our best to keep expenses as low as possible. The tuition rates listed below include all standard courses, textbooks, transportation, retreats, and technology expenses.

All active Catholic parishioners receive a discount which is included in the rate listed above. Click here to download the Practicing Catholic Subsidy Form. Additional tuition assistance is available for Catholic families who qualify. Each parish has funds allocated for tuition assistance – for more information about tuition assistance, families should first contact the priest of their local parish. If additional assistance is needed, families may complete the financial aid application listed below. If you have any questions or need additional information about tuition, please contact Catherine Fountain at 228-702-0500 or cfountain@stpatrickhighschool.net.

A registration fee of $625 is due at the time of registration. A discounted registration rate is available for families who register early (by February 28, $475; by March 31, $525; by April 30, $575).

	Annual	Bi-Annual	Monthly
Catholic Family – One Student	$6,500	$3,275	$660
Catholic Family – Two Students	$6,300	$3,175	$640
Catholic Family – Three Students	$6,200	$3,125	$630
Catholic Family – Four Students	$6,100	$3,075	$620
Standard Rate – One Student	$8,000	$4 025	$810

The multiple-child rates refer to Catholic families who have students enrolled at St. Patrick Catholic High School and one of our partner elementary schools: Nativity BVM Elementary, Our Lady of Fatima Elementary, Sacred Heart Elementary, St. Alphonsus Elementary, St. James Elementary, and St. Vincent de Paul Elementary.

The registration fee is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable. Parents who are enrolling multiple children at St. Patrick have the option to pay the registration fee for the first child at the time of registration and pay the remaining registration fee(s) by July 1 at the same rate.

Families have three payment options for tuition: annual, bi-annual, or monthly. The registration fee and tuition may be paid through FACTS Management by bank draft, debit card, or credit card. The annual payment option is a one-payment option due by August 1, the bi-annual option is a two-payment option with payments due by August 1 and January 15, and the monthly option consists of ten monthly payments. For the monthly payment option, parents have the choice to have payments due by the first, fifth, or the twentieth day of each month.

Listed below are other optional incidental expenses at St. Patrick.

Athletic Passes (optional) – $75 per person includes free admission to all home athletic events
Yearbook (optional) – $90
Graduation Fee (required for seniors only) – $150 per senior; includes cap and gown rental

Financial aid

We are committed to making a St. Patrick education available to anyone who shares our mission of educating the Christian leaders of tomorrow. If you want to send your son or daughter to St. Patrick, we can help you afford it. Each parish has funds allocated for tuition assistance – for more information about tuition assistance, families should first contact the priest of their local parish.

Applications for Financial Aid through the St. Patrick Financial Aid Program for the 2023-24 school year is currently closed. Financial Aid packets for the 2024-25 school year will open January 31 and will close April 28.

Transportation

St. Patrick Catholic High School offers free transportation before and after school to each of our partner elementary schools. Listed below are the approximate times for pick up and drop off.

Location	Morning Pick Up Time	Afternoon Drop Off Time
Our Lady of Fatima Elementary, Biloxi	7:15 a.m.	3:55 p.m.
Nativity BVM Elementary, Biloxi	7:35 a.m.	3:35 p.m.
Sacred Heart Elementary, D’Iberville	7:20 a.m.	3:30 p.m.
St. Alphonsus Elementary, Ocean Springs	7:20 a.m.	4:00 p.m.
St. James Elementary, Gulfport	7:20 a.m.	3:30 p.m.
Holy Family Parish, Long Beach	7:15 a.m.	3:50 p.m.