Salpointe Catholic High School

1545 East Copper Street

Tucson, AZ 85719

9 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on April 08, 2024

I have two sons at Salpointe Catholic and one more who will attend when old enough. We have had our sons in private school since kindergarten. This was the first time we choose a Catholic school. It has truly been a wonderful experience. The faculty and staff are firm but fair, teach them academics and ethics, and have been responsive to any questions that we have. I would highly recommend this high school.
Submitted by student on August 14, 2022

There is no better place in tucson.The faculty cares about the kids success.
Submitted by other on May 10, 2022

I would probably give this school zero stars if I could. If you are a wealthy, picture perfect student that is involved in sports (because the athletic programs are literally all this school ever prioritized) then this is the school for you tho! 2021 graduate here and I can easily say that if you need any extra help or guidance towards your acedemic success then you aren’t gonna get it. All anyone will ever tell you is to go to tutoring, which was the most unhelpful experience in attending this school. I additionally was in contact with the “college counselors” at this school during the start of senior year to help me apply for colleges, and they consisted of 10 minute meetings to navigate through college websites that led me nowhere and completing the entire process on my own. Considering this is also a “college prep” school, there’s little to no college prep at all, that is, unless you’re a star athlete.
Submitted by parent on January 08, 2022

If you have a perfect kid with perfect academics, he or she might do well here but if your kid is anything less than perfect, good luck. The fine arts department has clear favoritism. Expect for freshman to get lead roles repeatedly despite their knowledge that some juniors and seniors are trying to get into college and need the roles and experience. Their after school tutoring is a joke. It’s not tutoring. But if your kid doesn’t go, it’s held against them and no other help will be given.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2021

If you are a top student with no needs and no challenges, maybe this is a good school. We have been sorely disappointed with the "our way or the highway" treatment. It is as if the teachers have all been indoctrinated to say the same things. If your child is struggling in a class, you will be told that your child should attend academic tutoring after school. This is not tutoring. It is checking into a room and sitting there and struggling. Supposedly a teacher is supposed to be there to ask questions of. That is NOT tutoring. And if you don't do it, they have nothing else to offer. This is not a nurturing environment. And the religion is over the top, forced down your throat.
Submitted by other on September 23, 2015

I have come to this school for the past two years. In the 8th grade, I was told that Salpointe was the epitome of a high school. I was told that it would help me become a better student and I believed that this school, known for being catholic and also having, so-called ¨good education¨ would help me become a better person. Unfortunately, Salpointe is a very expensive school and its helpful to get scholarships. But I do not belive paying $9,000 with the help of a scholarship is worth it. Salpointe is better known for their sports, yes? Infact this seems like the most exaggerating thing at this ¨God-based¨ school. No matter how many times you try to even immerse yourself in anything you feel awkward or at least I did. I tried out for one of the teams and was constantly being laughed at because I hadn´t played in a while and I was not doing good at all. They invariably discuss how ¨kindness is key¨, yet where is the kindness?? Where is this so called kindness that is being talked about-- im obviously missing something. If you are looking on sending your kid there because it seems like good education or if your child is good in sports you´d probably have a better chance at sending them to Tucson High School or Sabino High School. In general, listen to what your child has to say, hear them out and ask what they want because its their life anyways isn´t it?P.S. : football sucks this year.
Submitted by other on September 12, 2014

Salpointe Catholic High School purports to enhance the moral development of the students who attend; however, in reality the administrative team that runs the school cares more about outward appearances and athletic competition rather than the intellectual as well as social development of our youth. The actions taken by school officials and certain educators do not uphold the Christian values of other like minded institutions. Over the years the school culture has become one where favoritism and unscrupulous activity abound. At one point in time, I would have sent my children there without reservation. I can no longer say the same.
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2014

Salpointe has proven to be a great choice for our family. Our child selected Salpointe as her 1st choice and she has flourished there. She has experienced a challenging curriculum, a variety of dynamic teachers, a supportive administrative team and great extracurricular opportunities. The sense of giving back to your community is engrained in the students lives and as parents we know that the kids are looked after as best as anyone can watch over teens. Is it perfect? no, but after researching every private and public school that fit college preparatory criteria for our family in Tucson, Salpointe has more to offer than any when one looks at supporting a Whole Child experience.
Submitted by other on November 27, 2013

I attended this school for one year, transferring in when my family relocated to Tucson. Personally, it was not a good school for me and I was not happy there. I would follow the advice of parents who say to ask yourself why you are considering sending your child to Salpointe. If you think your child will be 100% surrounded by nice, moral kids, save your money. Money can't buy kindness or Christian values- teenagers are teenagers and this school is no different from any other in that respect. Some of the kids are definitely great, but I met an equal number of unsavory young people. If you are sending your child for the Catholic experience but your family doesn't have a lot of money, you may also want to consider how your economic status will likely be a detriment to your child socially. Fitting in economically makes a big difference here. If, however, you are looking for Catholic studies and academic challenge, your family's economic status matches that of the majority of the students, and you have realistic expectations of the maturity of the student body, then this school may be a good choice for you.