St. Joseph School vs. Academy Of The Sacred Heart
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Academy Of The Sacred Heart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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School History
Overview
St. Joseph School is a Catholic community dedicated to serving students and parishioners.
Our purpose is the spiritual, intellectual, physical and social development of our students in a Christian value-based environment.
The school strives to achieve educational excellence through school-home partnerships which recognize parents as their children's first and most influential teachers.
The goal is that our students are confident, life long learner who are prepared in daily life and are prepared for future educational and career endeavors and for lives of stewardship.
The Academy of the Sacred Heart is an independent Catholic school open to children of all faiths that offers a safe and happy environment for students to learn and grow. Our preschool through eighth grade program focuses on the whole child, building strong academic skills while fostering independent learning and communication. Curriculum highlights include: 2 science labs, a computer lab, Maker Space, French and Spanish, daily Physical Education, and recognized art, music and athletic programs.
Founded in 1818 by St. Philippine Duchesne, the Academy was the first of many Sacred Heart schools established in the U.S. Our mission is to educate and inspire the heart and mind of each child to become a courageous and confident leader who knows and loves God, and who reveals that love by serving others. Graduates are young men and women well prepared for the challenges of high school, college, and beyond.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1932
1818
Students Body
Total Students
991 students
195 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
115
27
Kindergarten Students
95
24
Grade 1 Students
113
16
Grade 2 Students
95
17
Grade 3 Students
83
21
Grade 4 Students
98
18
Grade 5 Students
120
16
Grade 6 Students
82
16
Grade 7 Students
91
12
Grade 8 Students
99
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
50%
Average Class Size
n/a
13
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:22
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(School Uniform Required)
(School Uniform Required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$15,210
Tuition Notes
n/a
Little Acorns (3 year old) $7110 (half-day); Pre-Primary (4 year old) $7750 (half-day); Primary (kindergarten) $15,210
Grades 1-8 $15,210
% on Financial Aid
n/a
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,000
Admissions Director
Erin Offerman
Alexandra Sanchez Little
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band Program, Chess Team, Choir Program, Student Council
Chess, Choir, Minecraft Club, Robotics Team, Violin Lessons