Incarnate Word Academy

Incarnate Word Academy is a Catholic, private, secondary school for young women, sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.
The mission of Incarnate Word Academy is to challenge young women of faith to achieve their God-given potential as academically successful Women of the Word, following the example of Jesus, the Incarnate Word, by promoting human dignity, thereby empowering themselves and others to make a positive impact on our world.
The philosophy of Incarnate Word Academy is rooted in the mission of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.
Our task is to make visible the love of God as revealed in Jesus, the Incarnate Word, by promoting human dignity. The mission challenges us to raise the consciousness of our school community, to respect cultural diversity, to respond to the needs of the poor, to work for peace and justice, and to be ecologically responsible.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Incarnate Word Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1932

Student Body

Total Students
292 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Incarnate Word Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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What is Incarnate Word Academy's ranking?
Incarnate Word Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Incarnate Word Academy?
The application deadline for Incarnate Word Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $15,660 for elementary schools and $18,140 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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