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Christian Brothers College is a Catholic, Lasallian high school committed to the academic, spiritual and moral development of every young man. Our faith-filled and inclusive community prepares students from all backgrounds for success in college and for lives of leadership and service.
Our mission remains faithful to the gospel of Jesus Christ and the charism of St. John Baptist de La Salle educational service to the poor and salvation of all.
Christian Brothers College High School will create positive change in our community and world through the lives of our graduates: young men who are guided by faith, strengthened by intellect, committed to justice, and prepared to lead and serve.
Christian Brothers College High School, which opened in Town &
Country in 2003, is actually the fourth site of the school in its
172-year history. CBC was founded by the Brothers of the Christian
Schools in 1850 at Eighth and Cerre Streets in downtown St. Louis.
In 1855, the school was granted a college charter by the State of
Missouri. In 1882, a spacious new campus opened at Kingshighway and
Easton Avenue (today`s Sherman Park). Young men could enter this
school as early as fifth grade, complete high school, college, and
even earn advanced graduate degrees. A tragic fire destroyed the
school in 1916. Plans immediately got underway for the construction
of a new school, which reopened as a secondary school on Clayton
Road in 1922, and which served the community for 82 years, until
the move to Town & Country in 2003.
SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT/PHILOSOPHY
Christian Brothers College is a Catholic, Lasallian high school
preparing young men of diverse academic, social, racial,
geographic, religious, and economic backgrounds for college and for
life.Christian Brothers College High School will create
positive change in our community and world through the lives of our
graduates: young men who are Guided By Faith, Strengthened By
Intellect, Committed To Justice, and Prepared To Lead &
Serve.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS/PROCEDURE
Admission is based on the student`s desire for an education
based on the philosophy of the Christian Brothers, his grades and
standardized test scores from grade school, and a personal
interview. Students apply to CBC following the standard
procedure for schools in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Academic scholarships are available to high performing
students. More than $4 million in need-based financial aid
and scholarships were granted in the 2022-2023 school
year.
CURRICULUM
CBC offers a college preparatory curriculum designed to prepare
all our students, with varying abilities, for college and for
life. This includes a four-year program in Religion, English,
Science, Math, Social Studies, Spanish and French; electives in
Religion, English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Fine & Performing
Arts, and Business. 36 different college credit courses are
offered in Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Theater and
Religion through the 1818 Program at St. Louis University, the ACC
Program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and the Advanced
Placement Program. Additionally, CBC offers our STEM Academy,
with four competitive Robotics teams and classes such as Principles
of Engineering I & II, Technical Drafting, and Cybersecurity, AP
Computer Science, Mobile App Development, and Aviation
Science. An ACT Prep Class is also part of the regular
elective curriculum and is offered at no additional cost to our
families. CBC offers a fully integrated 1:1 laptop program
that assures students will be prepared for the advanced
technological requirements to be successful in the 21st
century. Technology at CBC High School also provides an
unprecedented level of communication between teachers, students and
parents, and an enhanced opportunity to learn through
collaboration, both in-person and virtually.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT/HONORS PROGRAMS
More than 150 hours of Advanced Placement and college credit
are available to CBC students. In 2022-23, over 4,000 hours
of college credit were earned by CBC students, delivering a college
savings of more than $5.5 million to our graduates and their
families. Students who qualify may take honors, Advanced Placement,
and college credit courses. All honors classes begin freshman
year. Placement in honors courses is based upon standardized
test scores and past academic performance.Advanced Placement
Courses Art History, English, Statistics, Calculus AB, Chemistry,
Biology, Biology Lab, Environmental Science, Physics, U.S. History,
American Government, World History, Modern European History,
Spanish, Computer Science PrinciplesCollege credit courses
offered through St. Louis University and UMSL Ceramics, Drawing,
Painting, Photography, Advanced Theater, Art History, Theater
Stagecraft, Music Theory, English, Statistics, Pre-Calculus,
Calculus, World Religions, Theological Foundations, Chemistry,
Biology, Biology Lab, Forensics, Physics, Human Anatomy,
Environmental Science, U.S. History, American Studies, American
Government, Modern European History, French, SpanishHonors
Program courses available include many of the courses listed above
plus Mandarin Chinese.
ATHLETICS/CO-CURRICULARS
(*No-Cut Sports)Athletic Program: CBC is routinely
considered one of the top athletic programs in the state and has
been named Athletic Program of the Year by the St. Louis
Post-Dispatch four times since 2010. Our student-athletes
have access to top level coaching and some of the finest athletic
facilities in St. Louis. CBC also offers an unprecedented
amount of opportunity for participation in the athletic programs,
offering no-cut sports in each season and multiple freshman teams
in several sports. Athletic opportunities include:
basketball (2 freshman teams and 5 Teams Total), baseball (2
freshman teams), *cross country, *football (2 freshman teams and
No-Cut), golf, soccer (2 freshman teams and 5 Teams Total),
*swimming, *tennis, *track, *volleyball, *wrestling. Club
Sports: hockey, *in-line hockey, *lacrosse, *racquetball,
*bowling, *rugby, *ultimate frisbee. Additionally, we offer
our very popular "Saturday Leagues" for both soccer and basketball,
providing recreational opportunities to be on a team and
compete.
Fine & Performing Arts Program:
CBC offers one of the top Fine & Performing Arts experiences in
St. Louis.
The Theater Program boasts of
graduates who are pursuing careers on Broadway in New York, Los
Angeles and other premier opportunities.
The Band Program offers an array of
musical opportunities for varying levels of musicians, including
our newest course called "Modern Band," intended for students who
are interested in forming their own band.
The Choral Program offers two groups
Chorus and Our Brothers Harmony Group of Acapella music.
The TV/Video Production Program offers
an authentic TV Studio and daily student-run news broadcasts on our
own TV station, KCBC. Student run Cadet Student Network (CSN)
broadcasts live events on the internet as well.
The Art Program is designed to allow
students the opportunity to experience authentic Art
Classes.
Non-Athletic Co-Curricular: Starting in the 2019-20
school year, CBC became one of the first high schools in St. Louis
to offer a competitive esports team with a dedicated 62-seat
Esports Center, the largest high school center in the United
States. Additionally, Scholar Bowl, CBC Studio Band/Jazz
Band, Theater, KCBC, Cadet Student Network, Model UN, National
Honor Society, Diversity and Cultural Awareness Club, Spanish Club,
Student Leadership Council, "The Guidon" (Yearbook), Brothers in
Prayer, Robotics Team, Aviation Club, VR Club, and other Clubs are
established by the students.
How much does Christian Brothers College High School cost?
Christian Brothers College High School's tuition is approximately $19,310 for private students and $400 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Christian Brothers College High School?
The acceptance rate of Christian Brothers College High School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.
What sports does Christian Brothers College High School offer?
Christian Brothers College High School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. Christian Brothers College High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for most sports offered.
What is Christian Brothers College High School's ranking?
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