The Barstow School
Tel: (816)942-3255
- As the oldest independent school west of the Mississippi, Barstow takes great pride in its heritage and rich historical past.
- We are equally proud of our adaptive nature and innovative approach to education.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Institute for Independent Education National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1884 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 640 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 16%
State avg.: 19% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 73%
|
| Average Class Size | 10 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 20 courses |
| Average SAT score | 1202 |
Finances and Admission
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,675 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition includes lunch, parents association dues and other costs. |
| % on Financial Aid | 15%
|
| Acceptance Rate | 78%
National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Linda Waters |
| Admissions Associate | Krista Stuchlik |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WeightliftingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting |
School Notes
- The Barstow School has evolved, yet our core objective remains the same--to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character. At Barstow, students enjoy:
- A highly challenging academic community that encourages each member to ask questions and seek answers
- Collaboration throughout the school to ignite a passion for knowledge
- Honesty, trust and respect
- Emotional safety and the development of leadership skills and character
- Strong relationships with faculty and staff
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