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John Burroughs School seeks to instill the joy of living through active learning, integrity, and service to others. Our mission is to foster in our students academic, physical and creative fulfillment, together with strength of character, while helping them become productive members of our school community. John Burroughs promotes an atmosphere of understanding, trust, respect, and accomplishment among our faculty, staff, students, and parents. We embrace democratic ideals, the liberal arts and concern for the environment. We believe that excellence in education goes hand in hand with diversity, which we value and celebrate. John Burroughs encourages students to communicate, to be open to others, and to embrace meaningful challenge. Through a personal, active approach to learning, each student pursues his or her potential in all school endeavors -- academics, the arts, athletics, and activities. ...read more
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John Burroughs School |
| School Level |
High school
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 7 - 12 |
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County |
Saint Louis County, MO |
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| Total
Students |
594 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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MO )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
21% |
15% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 7 - 92 students | | Grade 8 - 96 students | | Grade 9 - 102 students | | Grade 10 - 105 students | | Grade 11 - 100 students | | Grade 12 - 99 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
76 teachers |
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School |
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MO )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:8 |
1:12
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
166 days |
176 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
7 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
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- John Burroughs School seeks to instill the joy of living through active learning, integrity, and service to others. Our mission is to foster in our students academic, physical and creative fulfillment, together with strength of character, while helping them become productive members of our school community. John Burroughs promotes an atmosphere of understanding, trust, respect, and accomplishment among our faculty, staff, students, and parents. We embrace democratic ideals, the liberal arts and concern for the environment. We believe that excellence in education goes hand in hand with diversity, which we value and celebrate. John Burroughs encourages students to communicate, to be open to others, and to embrace meaningful challenge. Through a personal, active approach to learning, each student pursues his or her potential in all school endeavors -- academics, the arts, athletics, and activities.
- Profile last updated: 01/29/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
63124 ) |
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Zip (
63124 ) |
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MO ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
9,819 people |
5,593,929 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
68% |
18% |
| Population Average
Age |
49 years old |
36.1 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.3 persons |
2.3 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$95,719 |
$44,716 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
7.6 rooms |
5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
53 years old |
44 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (63124)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
76% / 24% |
69% / 31% |
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