St. Andrew's, an independent co-educational Catholic High School of 380 Grade 8–12 students, serves young men and women in Greater Victoria.

History The school was founded in 1863 as St. Louis College, a Catholic boys' school taught by the Oblate Fathers. Initially located on Humboldt Street, it soon moved to a permanent location on Pandora Avenue, where it was the first brick building in Victoria. In 1915, responsibility for the school was given over to the Congregation of Christian Brothers. The Christian Brothers departed in 1968, at which point the school became co-educational and was renamed to St. Andrews School. In 1984 the school moved to its current location and became St. Andrew's Regional High School..

Independent school status St. Andrew's Regional High School is classified as a Group 1 school under British Columbia's Independent School Act. It receives 50% funding from the Ministry of Education. The school receives no funding for capital costs.Overview of Independent Schools in British Columbia It is under charge of the Catholic Independent Schools of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria.

Feeder Parishes

St. Joseph's (Victoria) Elementary St. Joseph's (Chemainus) Elementary St. Patrick's Elementary Queen of Angels School John Paul II School - Port Alberni

Academic performance St. Andrew's Regional is ranked by the Fraser Institute. In 2007, it is ranked 53rd out of 298 British Columbia high schools.The Fraser Institute - Report Cards - School Performance

96.4% of the students graduate and 98% of those students pursue a post-secondary education.

Academic departments

Mathematics Performing Arts Social Studies Catholic theology English Humanities Information technologies Languages Science Physical Education Visual Arts

Athletic performance

School teams

Soccer Volleyball Track & Field Basketball Cross Country Badminton Rowing Golf Swimming

Artistic performance

Performing arts

Drama Concert Choir Concert Band Jazz Band

Visual arts

Art Photography Yearbook

Notable alumni Dave Calder (2000), Canadian Olympic Team Rowing Medalist Shaun Sipos (2000), Actor (Melrose Place, ER, Southland, CSI: Miami, Smallville). Fraser MacPherson (1946), Jazz Musician

References

External links St. Andrew's Regional High School The Fraser Institute School Performance Report Cards