Great Circle School welcomes students, K-12, with significant emotional and behavioral challenges, communication disorders, cognitive delays or an autism spectrum diagnosis. It offers small class sizes and a unique teacher+therapist staffing model that focuses on each student`s personality and needs.
Great Circle is accredited by the Independent Schools of the Central States (ISACS) and AdvancED, and approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Illinois Board of Education, and is a member of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Great Circle Schools are located in St. Louis, St. James, Columbia and Marshall, MO.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Yearly Tuition: $24,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,500
% on Financial Aid
10%
Admissions Director
Chris Noll
School Notes
Great Circle's welcomes children who feel out of place in other
schools, providing a place where they can feel at home.
Academically, highly trained and experienced teachers, therapists
and staff work collaboratively to ensure support and success for
youth with significant emotional and behavioral challenges,
communication disorders, cognitive delays or who have
anautism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Great Circle is a
school for students who struggle greatly in other educational
settings because of factors beyond their control.
- Curriculum & Class Size:The curriculumuses evidence-based programs and behavior strategies, within a teaching model that adapts to fit each student`s personality and needs. Class sizes are small, about 10 students, and each classroom has a highly qualified teacher, teacher`s assistant and licensed clinical therapist working as a team.
- Graduation & Beyond:The staff supports each child`s personal journey to future success by giving them a nurturing and structured environment where they can unlock their full potential. There is strong emphasis on learning and normalization to prepare students who can transition back to a traditional school setting. Secondary school students can earn high school diplomas, or prepare for post-secondary school or vocational/technical training or entry into the workforce.
- Highly Trained Staff:Great Circle employs many Board Certified Behavior Analysts considered the gold standard in behavioral health especially in caring for children with autism.
- Services: Include occupational therapy; speech/language therapy; art/music therapy; individual/group/family therapy; psychiatric/medial/psychosocial/educational evaluation and consultation; social/life skills training; parent education; respite care; and tutoring.
- Four Locations:Each year, almost 500 children receive education on Great Circle's campuses, which are located in Columbia, Marshall and St. James and St.Louis.Children with autism are enrolled in either the St. James and St. Louis schools.
- Getting Enrolled:Admissions specialists provide prompt, confidential information, followed by timely evaluation and assessment, and create a customized plan for each student. Some are referred from their home school district; others are directly enrolled by their parents. To learn more about any of Great Circle's schools, contact the centralized admissions office at 314.919.4700, x4617 or e-mail GreatEducation@greatcircle.org.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Great Circle Edgewood Children's Center?
The application deadline for Great Circle Edgewood Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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