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Crossroads School

500 De Baliviere Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63112-0631 -

School Notes Overview:

Crossroads College Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational college preparatory school for children grades seven through 12. We strive to inspire intellectual, personal and social growth in an atmosphere in which we expect academic excellence, recognize individual differences, and encourage a spirit of cooperation. The small school setting promotes effective and creative teaching, and close student / teacher relationships. Crossroads College Preparatory School is committed to an academically traditional yet richly experiential education. The balance of hard work and scholarship with excitement and humor cultivates discovery, imagination and joy in learning. In an atmosphere where all are encouraged to experiment, challenge and question, the classroom often becomes a setting for lively discussion, creative thinking and open debate. Beyond the classroom, the Crossroads College Prep curriculum incorporates the many educational opportunities in our community. An interdisciplinary approach to the core curriculum recognizes that ideas from many fields are enriched by theories, concepts and knowledge from other fields....

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School Overview:

	Crossroads School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 7 - 12
County	Saint Louis City County, MO
Student Body
Total Students	206 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MO) School Avg.
% Students of Color	35%	16%
Students by Grade
	Grade 7 - 24 students
	Grade 8 - 38 students
	Grade 9 - 41 students
	Grade 10 - 30 students
	Grade 11 - 37 students
	Grade 12 - 36 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	34 teachers
	This School	(MO) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	160 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

Crossroads College Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational college preparatory school for children grades seven through 12. We strive to inspire intellectual, personal and social growth in an atmosphere in which we expect academic excellence, recognize individual differences, and encourage a spirit of cooperation. The small school setting promotes effective and creative teaching, and close student / teacher relationships. Crossroads College Preparatory School is committed to an academically traditional yet richly experiential education. The balance of hard work and scholarship with excitement and humor cultivates discovery, imagination and joy in learning. In an atmosphere where all are encouraged to experiment, challenge and question, the classroom often becomes a setting for lively discussion, creative thinking and open debate. Beyond the classroom, the Crossroads College Prep curriculum incorporates the many educational opportunities in our community. An interdisciplinary approach to the core curriculum recognizes that ideas from many fields are enriched by theories, concepts and knowledge from other fields.
Profile last updated: 01/21/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (63112)	School Zip (63112)	(MO) State Average
Population (Approximate)	22,678 people	5,593,929 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	26%	18%
Population Average Age	33 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$20,686	$45,202
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.7 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	66 years old	43 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	36% / 64%	69% / 31%