Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, Catholic secondary school in Houston, United States
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory is a Catholic secondary school in Houston located on a sprawling campus that spans roughly 110 acres. The school serves male students in grades 9 through 12 with a student-teacher ratio of approximately 10 to 1.
The school was founded in 1960 by Father Michael Kenelley and named in honor of oil industrialist George William Strake Sr. The institution faced financial challenges in the early 1970s but recovered to become a stable educational establishment.
The campus maintains an art collection overseen by a dedicated curator, which enriches the learning environment for students. The works on display reflect the school's commitment to integrating arts into student life.
The campus features extensive facilities for sports and school activities spread across its sizeable grounds. Visitors should allow adequate time to explore the property, as the layout covers a large area.
Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the school opened its doors to students from a destroyed Jesuit high school in New Orleans. This humanitarian gesture allowed many to continue their education after losing their home community.
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