Chaminade College Prep School
Chaminade educates young men, grades 6 - 12, in the CatholicMarianist tradition.
Chaminade's intention is to ensure that every young man that passes through our doors is able to achieve the balance betweenschool life and play.
Our school motto is ESTO VIR, "Be a Man," and it is a true journey from boyhood to manhood that includes spiritual,educational, and social development.
As a school for boys, Chaminade is created from the prespectiveof how young men learn, build relationships and interact with theworld. Our school mission is to cultivate a student's inherentskills, gifts and talents while realizing their potenial asmen.
This is accomplished through our Academics, Formation of Character, and Athletics & Activities.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 835 students
- Yearly Tuition: $22,695
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Chaminade College Prep School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
learning consultant on staff to assist students with mild learning differences
Year Founded
1910
Summer School Offered
Yes
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016
Student Body
Total Students
835 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
17 students
Number of AP Courses
27 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Advanced Management Info Systems, Advanced Theatre, American Government, American History, Anatomy & Physiology, Ancient Greek, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Ceramics, Chemistry, CISCO Academy, Comparative Politics, Computer Science, English / Language, English / Literature, European History, Foundations of Theology, French Language, Introduction to Film, Latin: Vergil, Macroeconomics, Management Information Systems, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics B, Probability / Statistics, Psychology, Public Speaking, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art, World History, World Religions
Average ACT score
28
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(collared shirt, khaki pants or shorts)
(collared shirt, khaki pants or shorts)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,695
Tuition Notes
books, trip fees and laptop lease fees are additional
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Erik Carretero
Admissions Associate
Julie Malloy
Sports
Total Sports Offered
19 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
26 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
American Youth Foundation, Barbecue Club, Campus Ministry Council, Chess Club, CSPN (Chaminade TV), Earth Club, Esports Club, Focus St. Louis, House System captains, Literary Magazine, Marianist Life Community, Math Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Newspaper, Photography Club, Pro-Life Club, Rocket Club, Scholar Bowl, Speech & Debate, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band ensembles, Drama
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Esports Team, Fishing Club
American Youth Foundation, Barbecue Club, Campus Ministry Council, Chess Club, CSPN (Chaminade TV), Earth Club, Esports Club, Focus St. Louis, House System captains, Literary Magazine, Marianist Life Community, Math Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Newspaper, Photography Club, Pro-Life Club, Rocket Club, Scholar Bowl, Speech & Debate, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band ensembles, Drama
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Esports Team, Fishing Club
School Notes
- Chaminade College Preparatory School educates young men, grades 6-12, in the Catholic Marianist tradition. Chaminade's intention is to ensure that every young man that passes through our doors isable to achieve the balance between school life and play. Ourschool motto is ESTO VIR, "Be a Man" and it is a true journey fromboyhood to manhood that includes spiritual, educational and social development.
- As a school for boys, Chaminade is created from the perspectiveof how young men learn, build relationships and interact with theworld. Our school mission is to cultivate a student's inherentskills, gifts and talents while realizing their potential as men.This is accomplished through our Academics, Formation of Characterand Athletics & Activities.
- Chaminade provides a modern, academically challengingcurriculum using personalized instruction. Our classrooms,averaging 17 students, are student-centered and address multiple learning styles. The alternating block schedule allows for longer classroom experiences for debates, labs and deeper academic engagement.
- The house system provides the natural framework by whichleadership and family spirit come alive every day. Young men learnand grow by doing and Chaminade's many activities provide an outlet for every student. From Fishing Club, to Marianist Life Community, drama productions and everything in between, there is truly a home at Chaminade for everyone.
Profile last updated: 07/20/2021
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