Visitation Academy Of St. Louis vs. Villa Duchesne School
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School Overview
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Villa Duchesne School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Overview
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!.
Villa Duchesne provides a Catholic education in the Sacred Heart tradition, focused on fostering faith, intellect, social awareness, relationships, and personal growth in a community with love at the center for boys and girls age 3 through grade 5 and young women grades 6-12.
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
Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1833
1929
Students Body
Total Students
619 students
584 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
10%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
59
56
Kindergarten Students
10
32
Grade 1 Students
14
32
Grade 2 Students
19
27
Grade 3 Students
18
34
Grade 4 Students
20
29
Grade 5 Students
23
33
Grade 6 Students
42
29
Grade 7 Students
66
42
Grade 8 Students
69
49
Grade 9 Students
68
69
Grade 10 Students
58
41
Grade 11 Students
70
65
Grade 12 Students
83
46
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
85 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
79%
Average Class Size
14
15
Number of AP Classes
15
13
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1300
Average ACT score
n/a
28
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School uniform for all students)
(School uniform for all students)
Formal
(School Uniform)
(School Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 13 / Jan. 30 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$27,800
$29,820
Tuition Notes
Montessori Pre-K: $5,720-$22,060:
Grades K-5: $22,060
Grade 6-8: $25,770
Grades 9-12: $27,800
Tuition ranges from $8,600 to $29,820.
% on Financial Aid
20%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,800
n/a
Acceptance Rate
n/a
50%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Sharon Spellman
Therese Hagemeister
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Stephanie Dolan
Kimberly Saur
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
32
30
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Book Clubs
Club or Organization:
AmbassadorsBellarmine Speech
Campus Ministry ClubChemistry Club
Chess ClubChristian Life Community
Earth ClubFilm Club
French ClubJunior National Honor Society
Latin ClubNational Honor Society
RoboticsSchool Newspaper (Paper Moon)
Spanish ClubSpirit Club
Student CouncilsStudents in Medicine
Thespian SocietyVisions Literary Magazine
Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE)Yearbook
Youth in Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChamber Singers
ChorusConcert Choir
Fall MusicalMiddle School Play
One Act PlaysWinter Play
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Admissions AmbassadorsCampus Ministry
Computer Science ClubDance Team
Debate ClubDiversity Club
E-SportsFrench Club
Glamor GalsHeart to Heart
House Leadership ProgramMock Trial Team
MT Cultural Service ClubNational Honor Society
Prayer + Purpose ClubPro-Life Club
Service CentralSpanish Club
START (STL Teens Aiding Refugees Today)Student Council
Tabletop GamingVeterans and First Responders Club
Villa Smile ClubVilla's Closet
Women's Empowerment Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Liturgy ChoirShow Choir
Thespian Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
PickelballVarsity Club