Cor Jesu Academy is a Catholic, college-preparatory school founded by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Welcoming - Cor Jesu feels like home because it is. Everyone is welcomed with open arms and open heart.
Education - We help our students realize their whole potential with a balanced approach to education that leads to brilliance.
Loving - Love is our legacy. Since 1956, every student has learned the importance of embracing and Sharing the Love of the Heart of Christ.
Encouraging - We celebrate successes, applaud efforts and embrace setbacks, all of which contribute to the high school experience.
Balanced - We strive to develop dynamic women. We believe academics are important, but so are clubs, choirs, teams and friends.
Giving - We're so much more than a school. We're a faith-filled community seeking every opportunity to serve others.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,325
- Average class size: 140 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 1
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cor Jesu Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
550 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
140 students
Number of AP Courses
21 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research, American Literary Masterpieces, American Politics, Art History, Biology, Calculus AB and Calculus BC, Calculus I, Calculus II, Chemistry, Communicating in French I, Communicating in French II, Communicating in Spanish I, Communicating in Spanish II, Comparative Government and Politics, Design I, Drawing I, English Language and Composition, English Literature After 1790, English Literature Before 1790, First-Year Writing, French Language and Culture, General Physics I, History of the U.S. since 1865, History of the U.S. to 1865, Intermediate French: Language and Culture, Intermediate Latin: Language and Culture, Intermediate Spanish: Language and Culture, Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics, Introduction to Literature, Introduction to Public Speaking, Latin: Virgil, Music Theory, Personal Finance for Nonbusiness Majors, Physics C: Mechanics, Physics II, Psychology, Reading in Latin I, Reading in Latin II, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art, Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio, Theological Foundations, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, World History: Modern
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,325
% on Financial Aid
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,950
Admissions Director
Colleen Smyth Dean '10
Admissions Associate
Olivia Hanford '17
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
School Notes
- Cor Jesu Academy, a Catholic, college-preparatory school founded by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In an academically challenging environment, we provide a program for the total education of talented, academically qualified young women. Students are empowered intellectually, spiritually and morally to serve as responsible members of the global community. Inspired by the charism of sharing the love of the heart of Christ, students embrace personal dignity and faith, integrity and compassion and a commitment to serve others. In this environment, Cor Jesu Academy creates a caring community of young women who accept and share God's love.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cor Jesu Academy cost?
Cor Jesu Academy's tuition is approximately $17,325 for private students.
What schools are Cor Jesu Academy often compared to?
Cor Jesu Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Notre Dame High School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Cor Jesu Academy offer?
Cor Jesu Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Cor Jesu Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for most sports offered.
What is Cor Jesu Academy's ranking?
Cor Jesu Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Cor Jesu Academy?
The application deadline for Cor Jesu Academy is Dec. 1.
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