Whitfield School

175 South Mason Road, Saint Louis, MO, 63141-0631 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Whitfield School's rigorous academic program challenges students while teaching them to work both independently and collaboratively. The demanding academic program and the support of a dedicated faculty prepare graduates for college and life beyond. Students and teachers utilize the one-to-one laptop program to engage in authentic, modern learning experiences that enhance students' reading, thinking and writing skills. With an average class size of 12 and a School size of 440 students in grades 6–12, Whitfield seeks to develop and maintain a safe community that values mutual respect and personal responsibility. Students are encouraged to take part in activities that include visual and performing arts, community service, and 42 athletic teams, clubs, and organizations. Tuition: $20,800. Need-based financial aid is available....

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School Overview:

 
Whitfield School
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 1952
County Saint Louis County, MO
Student Body
Total Students 440 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(MO) School Avg.
% Students of Color 19% 19%
Students by Grade
Unspecified Grade Placement - 440 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 60 teachers
Average Class Size 12
This School
(MO) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 171 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $20,800
Head of School Mark J. Anderson
Admissions Director Cynthia Crum Alverson
Admissions Associate Ellie Svenson; Emily Chrysler
Sport
Total Sports Offered 13
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DanceField Hockey
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
TennisVolley Ball
Wrestling 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 19
 
Extracurriculars
Amnesty InternationalAthletics
Community serviceEnvironmental club (ECHO)
Film clubHigh school ambassadors
Jazz bandLiterary magazine
Model U.N.Newspaper (electronic)
Newspaper (paper)Pep band
Social Justice ClubStudent Council
Student Honor CouncilStudent technology club
TheaterThespian Society
Yearbook 

School Notes:

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  • Profile last updated: 08/31/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (63141)
School Zip (63141)
(MO) State Average
Population (Approximate) 20,025 people 5,593,929 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 67% 18%
Population Average Age 43 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $81,180 $45,202
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 7 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 37 years old 43 years old
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Zipcode (63141)


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% Owning / % Renting 77% / 23% 69% / 31%

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