Whitfield School
Tel: (314)434-5141
- Whitfield cultivates ethical, confident, and successful students in a community of innovation, collaboration and trust.
- A rigorous curriculum provides a strong liberal arts education, and electives allow students to pursue interests in science, language, humanities, and art.
- Whitfield`s Habits of Mind and Heart curriculum provides a common language for character education for students and faculty, encouraging critical reflection for academic and personal growth. A demanding academic program, which includes advanced placement courses in language, math and science, coupled with the support of a dedicated, world-class faculty, prepares graduates for both the college experience and life beyond. With an average class size of 14, Whitfield has a close-knit academic environment where each student`s strengths are known and cultivated.
- Students are encouraged to take part in activities including visual and performing arts, athletics, clubs and community service.
Quick Stats
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 444 students
- Yearly Tuition: $26,125
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Year Founded | 1952 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 444 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 30% State avg.: 19% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60% |
| Average Class Size | 14 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 7 courses |
| Average ACT score | 27 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Clean, neat and appropriate) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $26,125 |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,000 |
| Admissions Director | Emily Chrysler |
| Admissions Associate | Meredith Schuh |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 13 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 14 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Athletics, Community service, Environmental club (ECHO), High school ambassadors, Jazz band, Literary magazine, Model U.N., Pep band, Social Justice Club, Student Council, Student Honor Council, Theater, Thespian Society, Yearbook |
School Notes
- Whitfield School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school for grades 612, located on a 26acre campus in suburban St. Louis. Whitfield cultivates ethical, confident, and successful students in a community of innovation, collaboration, and trust. A rigorous curriculum provides a strong liberal arts education, and electives allow students to pursue interests in science, language, humanities, and art. Whitfield`s demanding academic program, which includes eight advanced placement courses, coupled with the support of a dedicated, world-class faculty prepares graduates for both the college experience and life beyond. With an average class size of 14 and a school size of approximately 445, Whitfield has a close-knit academic environment where each student`s strengths are known and cultivated. Students are encouraged to take part in activities including visual and performing arts, 20 sports, 24 clubs and organizations and community service. For more information about Whitfield School, please visit www.whitfieldschool.org.
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