In 1899 in downtown Tampa, what would become Jesuit High School was founded by the Jesuit priests of Sacred Heart Church. Known then as Sacred Heart College, and a little later as Tampa College, the school was renamed Jesuit High School in 1940 in honor of the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Jesuit Order.
In 1956, Jesuit High School relocated from its turn-of-the-century location to its present-day Himes Avenue campus. The Himes Avenue location allowed the school to expand enrollment and provided the space to put down more permanent roots and flourish. For more than a century, great care has been taken to nurture the original mission of the school and to cultivate its academic standards, campus environment, and spiritual identity.
In 1956, Jesuit High School relocated from its turn-of-the-century location to its present-day Himes Avenue campus. The Himes Avenue location allowed the school to expand enrollment and provided the space to put down more permanent roots and flourish. For more than a century, great care has been taken to nurture the original mission of the school and to cultivate its academic standards, campus environment, and spiritual identity.
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Each alumnus holds a special place in his heart for Jesuit High School. The brotherhood formed and experiences shared link all of us together, no matter your year of graduation. As alumni, we realize Jesuit transforms lives and creates "Men for Others." The Jesuit mission of serving others continues after graduation.
We appreciate your interest in joining the Jesuit family and promise to treat your application with care and dignity. Here, we strive to serve applicant families during a time of significant transition, while carrying out the mission of a Jesuit education. This is a very exciting time at Jesuit, as we are making state-of-the-art advancements and exciting additions to our campus.
Even casual visitors to Jesuit often comment on the strong religious identity of the school. They notice not just the external markers of identity - the new Chapel of the Holy Cross, the Bell Tower, and the statues - but the inner disposition of our students and faculty. More frequent visitors also observe the programs that foster religious growth and deepen the Ignatian identity of our school community.
A rich and dynamic student life is unfolding on Himes Avenue, with abundant opportunities for Jesuit students to grow as leaders and as "Men for Others." Director of Student Activities Carmelo LoSauro '10 oversees more than 40 clubs and activities that reflect the diversity of student interests and student life on campus.
The Jesuit High School Development Department provides, in a sustainable manner, the necessary financial resources to support and enhance the mission of Jesuit High School. Jesuit has been developing young men in the Tampa Bay area since 1899, and Development strives to ensure the school has the resources to continue producing "Men for Others" in perpetuity.
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Edward B.
Sep 20, 2019
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Great school, great faith, great experience. These three are what make Jesuit High School an incredible school for anyone who gets in. Even on the first day of school, you can easily slip into something you enjoy thanks to all the different and unique clubs and sports Jesuit has to offer. They also have a monthly mass and confession to keep you close to God. And not only is the school just education and mass. Jesuit also has special days throughout the year for students to either play sports, visit countries worldwide, or dress up in creative ways. Don't worry about not having friends because
