MISSION An exceptional education that inspires a deep love of learning, a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead.
2023-2024
SCHOOL PROFILE HEAD OF SCHOOL Mary Halpin Carter, Ph.D. 203.801.4832 carterm@stlukesct.org ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR ACADEMICS Elizabeth Perry 203.801.4855 perrye@stlukesct.org HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL Billy Bludgus, Ed.D. 203.801.4988 bludgusw@stlukesct.org DIRECTOR OF STUDIES Jim Yavenditti 203.801.4831 yavendittij@stlukesct.org
College Counseling DIRECTOR Sonia Bell 203.801.4958 bells@stlukesct.org ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Stephen Vehslage 203.801.4959 vehslages@stlukesct.org ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Stefanie Veneruso 203.801.4861 venerusos@stlukesct.org REGISTRAR & ASSOCIATE Tish Tregellas 203.801.4860 tregellasl@stlukesct.org COLLEGE COUNSELOR FOR ATHLETIC RECRUITMENT Tony Newsom 203.801.4914 newsomt@stlukesct.org CEEB: 070460
ABOVE & BEYOND St. Luke’s School is a secular, college-preparatory day school for grades 5–12 in New Canaan, Connecticut. A combination of challenging academics and outstanding community support distinguishes St. Luke’s and encourages students to go above and beyond their own expectations. St. Luke’s fosters intellectual and moral growth, preparing students for college and giving them the tools they need for success, leadership, and service in the world.
St. Luke’s at a Glance
Athletics
1928
St. Luke’s School Founded
603
Students Grades 5-12
376
Middle School Students
368
Upper School Students
87
Class of 2024
13
Average Class Size
1:6
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
24%
Students of Color
38
Towns Represented in Student Body
70%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
62%
Faculty with Five or More Years
St. Luke’s competes in the Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) and New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). There are 20 varsity teams across fall, winter, and spring athletics. Graduates are competing at the college level in Division I, II, and III in baseball, basketball, cross country, equestrian, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, sailing, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, and track & field. From the Class of 2022, 21.5% were recruited to play at the college level. 35 Athletic Championships between 2015-2022.
13.5% Faculty and Staff BIPOC 19%
Students Receiving Tuition Assistance
40
Campus Acres
50
Miles from New York City
Leadership at St. Luke’s At St. Luke’s, our goal is to help students build skills that open the door to authentic leadership: effective speaking and listening, social and emotional agility, creative problem-solving, and collaboration.
Honor Code The School’s Honor Code, written by St. Luke’s students, sets a high standard for student behavior and emphasizes character and leadership. All students commit to uphold the tenets of the Honor Code: honesty, respect, kindness, and responsibility.
FALL SPRING WINTER Cross Country Basketball Baseball (Boys & Girls) (Boys & Girls) Golf Field Hockey Ice Hockey (Boys & Girls) (Boys & Girls) Football Lacrosse Skiing (Boys & Girls) Soccer (Boys & Girls) (Boys & Girls) Softball Squash Tennis Volleyball (Boys & Girls) (Girls)
(Boys & Girls)
Visual & Performing Arts St. Luke’s offers 37 courses in the visual arts, music, and theater. The Arts and Jensen Family Humanities Wings include the Class of 2019 Art Gallery and studio space for fine arts, such as painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, and design. The state-ofthe-art Seldin Performing Arts Center and Wyckoff Family Black Box Theater host seven theatrical productions a year, including ones performed by the Advanced Acting class. Students are actors and tech crew (including stage managers and designers in lighting, sound, and set). The SLS Theater Department has won 20 all-state awards in the past five years. www.stlukesct.org