Villa Duchesne School vs. Visitation Academy Of St. Louis
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Villa Duchesne School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Visitation Academy Of St. Louis ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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School History
Overview
We are a member of the International Network of Sacred Heart Schools, linked with more than 150 Sacred Heart schools in 30 countries.
Our high school students may study for a quarter or semester at one of our sister schools in Asia, Australia, Europe, or South America with shorter exchanges in North America available for our middle school students.
You will find our elementary school students playing the music of Japan; exploring the geography of Zimbabwe; or studying the language of France.
By integrating technology with the curriculum, our students video conference with schools in Taiwan; take virtual field trips to Colonial America; and email student "pen pals" in Israel.
The international scope of Sacred Heart education fosters the global awareness vital for student success in the 21st century.
Visitation Academy is an independent, private Catholic school where students thrive in an environment that allows them to BE: challenged academically, stimulated creatively, encouraged athletically, inspired personally, supported emotionally, filled spiritually, and appreciated and loved for their unique, authentic selves.
From the coeducational, early childhood Montessori program for ages two through Kindergarten to the area's only all-girl program for Grades 1-12, "Be Who You Are and Be That Well" drives Visitation's academic and spiritual philosophy.
Since 1833, Viz has earned its reputation as the place to BE for an all-girl education. Walk the halls and prepare to BE amazed!.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1929
1833
Students Body
Total Students
447 students
611 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
All-girls
% Students of Color
11%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
58
Kindergarten Students
13
15
Grade 1 Students
13
18
Grade 2 Students
8
16
Grade 3 Students
27
16
Grade 4 Students
15
16
Grade 5 Students
8
20
Grade 6 Students
13
46
Grade 7 Students
37
65
Grade 8 Students
39
51
Grade 9 Students
58
64
Grade 10 Students
62
70
Grade 11 Students
78
84
Grade 12 Students
62
72
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
n/a
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
n/a
Average Class Size
15
n/a
Number of AP Classes
13
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
n/a
Average SAT score
1300
n/a
Average ACT score
28
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School Uniform)
(School Uniform)
Formal
(school uniform for all students)
(school uniform for all students)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Nov. 16 / Jan. 17 / rolling
Nov. 1
Tuition Cost
$21,060
$25,100
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $6,258 to $21,060.
$5,165 thru $19,915 - Montessori Pre-K
$19,915 - Grades K thru 5
$23,265 - Grade 6 - 8
$23,265 - Grades 6 thru 8
$25,100 - Grades 9 thru 12
% on Financial Aid
24%
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Admissions Director
Therese Hagemeister
Mrs. Sharon Spellman
Admissions Associate
Tori Weldon
Mrs. Stephanie Dolan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
20
32
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Admissions Ambassadors, Campus Ministry, CARE Club, Dance Team, Debate Club, Environmental Club, French Club, Liturgy Choir, Math Club, Mock Trial Team, National Honor Society, Pax Christi, Pro-Life Club, Show Choir, Spanish Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Thespian Society, Varsity Club, Women at the Well
Ambassadors, Art Club, Bellarmine Speech, Book Clubs, Campus Ministry Club, Chamber Singers, Chemistry Club, Chess Club, Chorus, Christian Life Community, Concert Choir, Earth Club, Fall Musical, Film Club, French Club, Junior National Honor Society, Latin Club, Middle School Play, National Honor Society, One Act Plays, Robotics, School Newspaper (Paper Moon), Spanish Club, Spirit Club, Student Councils, Students in Medicine, Thespian Society, Visions Literary Magazine, Winter Play, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE), Yearbook, Youth in Government