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* Selena Scott, professional basketball player for Los Angeles Sparks; All-American at the University of Kansas for women's basketball
* Selena Scott, professional basketball player for Los Angeles Sparks; All-American at the University of Kansas for women's basketball
* Kyle Martin, 2009, pitcher for [[Texas A&M University]] during their first College World Series<ref name="Kyle Martin">{{cite web|url=http://www.aggieathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=632713&SPID=93243&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=27300&ATCLID=205236585&Q_SEASON=2011|title= Kyle Martin Biography - Texas A&M Official Athletic Site|accessdate=2011-12-07|publisher= Texas A&M University|author= Texas A&M}}</ref>
* Kyle Martin, 2009, pitcher for [[Texas A&M University]] during their first College World Series<ref name="Kyle Martin">{{cite web|url=http://www.aggieathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=632713&SPID=93243&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=27300&ATCLID=205236585&Q_SEASON=2011|title= Kyle Martin Biography - Texas A&M Official Athletic Site|accessdate=2011-12-07|publisher= Texas A&M University|author= Texas A&M}}</ref>
* Mitch Morse, 2010, offensive lineman at the University of Missouri<ref name="Mitch Morse">{{cite web|url=http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/morse_mitch00.html|title= Player Bio: Mitch Morse|accessdate=2011-12-07|publisher= The University of Missouri|author = The University of Missouri}}</ref>
* Mitch Morse, 2010, offensive lineman at the University of Missouri<ref name="Mitch Morse">{{cite web|url=http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/morse_mitch00.html|title= Player Bio: Mitch Morse|accessdate=2011-12-07|publisher= The University of Missouri|author = The University of Missouri}}</ref>
*Andrew "Mandrew" Wright, class of 2013


==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==

Revision as of 19:43, 2 November 2012

St. Michael's Catholic Academy
File:SMCA.jpg
Address
Map
3000 Barton Creek Boulevard

,
78735

Information
School typePrivate
MottoVeritas Vincit
(Truth Prevails)
Religious affiliation(s)Catholic
DenominationRoman Catholic
Patron saint(s)Saint Michael the Archangel
Established1984
AuthorityRoman Catholic Diocese of Austin
CEEB code440313
DeanGeorge Waguespack
PrincipalSharon Scamardo
ChaplainRev. James McDonough, O.P.
Grades912
Enrollment400 (2011-12)
Average class size18
Student to teacher ratio12:1
Education systemCollege Preparatory
Campus size28 acres
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Maroon and White   
Athletics conferenceTAPPS
MascotThe Crusader
Team nameCrusaders
NewspaperThe Word
College CounsellorCharlotte Knepp
Admissions DirectorAaron Stancik
TwitterSMCAAustin
Websitehttp://smca.com/s/851/home.aspx

St. Michael's Catholic Academy is a co-educational Roman Catholic high school in Austin, Texas. It is under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin and has an enrollment of approximately 400 students. St. Michael's requires the student to have at least 28 hours before graduating, including a full year of a fine arts credit, a computer science credit, and 1 year of athletic credits. St. Michael's students gain admission to colleges like University of Notre Dame, Emory University, Washington University in St. Louis, Vanderbilt University, and Rice University annually,[1] and is considered one of the most reputable academic institutions in the Austin area. The student to teacher to ratio is approximately 12:1, and the average ACT of a student is 28. Athletically, St. Michael's has achieved unparalleled success, with over 25 state championships in just 25 years of existence. Also, the athletic programs boasts many division one athletes annually in all sports including football, baseball, basketball, track and field, golf, volleyball, cross country, softball, and soccer.

Background

St. Michael's Catholic Academy was established in 1984 to fill a void left by the closing of the only Catholic high school in Austin in 1972. During the period from 1972 to 1984, Austin was the largest city in the country without a Catholic high school.[2]

Mission

St. Michael's Catholic Academy is a college-preparatory school founded by laity within the Diocese of Austin to serve a diverse student body. Combining academic excellence with faith formation, co-curricular learning opportunities, St. Michael's prepares the whole student for leadership, service and decision-making consistent with Catholic values.

Notable alumni

  • Amber Heard, actress, never graduated.
  • Selena Scott, professional basketball player for Los Angeles Sparks; All-American at the University of Kansas for women's basketball
  • Kyle Martin, 2009, pitcher for Texas A&M University during their first College World Series[3]
  • Mitch Morse, 2010, offensive lineman at the University of Missouri[4]
  • Andrew "Mandrew" Wright, class of 2013

Notes and references

  1. ^ SMCA. "College Acceptances of the Class of 2011". St. Michael Catholic Academy website. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  2. ^ SMCA. "School History". St. Michael Catholic Academy website. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
  3. ^ Texas A&M. "Kyle Martin Biography - Texas A&M Official Athletic Site". Texas A&M University. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  4. ^ The University of Missouri. "Player Bio: Mitch Morse". The University of Missouri. Retrieved 2011-12-07.