Visitation Academy Of St Louis

3020 North Ballas Road, Saint Louis, MO, 63131-0631
Tel: (314)625-9103
Grades: PK - 12 | 633 students
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Visitation Academy is a community of students, religious, faculty, staff, parents and alumnae that exists to educate achildren and young women and to receive and share Jesus as Mary did in her visitation to Elizabeth. In an environment which values excellence in scholarship, spirituality, leadership and service, this Visitation community encourage students to develop their unique gifts. As students learn to Live Jesus with gentleness, humility, joy and freedom, they are prepared to continue to grow and respond to others, the Church, and the global community.

School Overview:
Visitation Academy Of St Louis
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1833
Student Body
Total Students 633 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 15% (MO School Avg.: 20%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 73%
Average Class Size 18 students
Number of AP Courses 12 courses
Advanced Courses
American History Biology
Calculus 1 Calculus 2
Chemistry English
European History French Language
French Literature Spanish Language
Spanish Literature Statistics
Average SAT score 1250
Average ACT score 29
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 20
Tuition Notes $3650 thru $9125 - Montessori $14655 - Grades K thru 6 $15775 - Grades 7 thru 12
% on Financial Aid 17%
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Mrs. Ashley Giljum
Admissions Associate Ms. Liz Keefe
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Diving
Field Hockey Golf
Lacrosse Paddle Tennis
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 33 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Ambassadors Art Club
Bellarmine Speech Book Clubs
Campus Ministry Club Chamber Singers
Chorus Christian Life Community
Concert Choir Earth Club
Fall Musical Film Club
French Club Junior National Honor Society
Making a Difference Today - Service Club Middle School Play
National Honor Society One Act Plays
Scholar Bowl Team School Newspaper (Paper Moon)
Spanish Club Spectrum (Diversity Club)
Spirit Club Student Councils
Students in Medicine Thespian Society
Visions Literary Magazine Viz TV
Winter Play Yearbook
Young Democrats Young Republicans
Youth in Government

School Notes:

  • Visitation Academy is a community of students, religious, faculty, staff, parents and alumnae that exists to educate children and young women and to receive and share Jesus as Mary did in her visitation to Elizabeth. In an enviornment which values excellence in scholarship, spirituality, leadership and service, this Visitation community encourage students to develop their unique gifts. As students learn to live jesus with gentleness, humility, joy and freedom, they are prepared to continue to grow and respond to others, the Church, and the globe community.

    • Profile last updated: 08/19/2011

Nearby Schools:

Visitation Academy Of St Louis
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Churchill Center & School
Gr. 1-10 | 0.4 mi. away
The Moog Center For Deaf Education
Gr. K-4 | 0.6 mi. away
Christian Brothers College High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.9 mi. away
Covenant Christian School
Gr. K-7 | 1 mi. away
Des Peres Montessori
Gr. PK-4 | 1.3 mi. away

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