Whitfield School
Tel: (314)434-5141
- Whitfield School's rigorous academic program challenges students while teaching them to work both independently and collaboratively.
- The demanding academic program and the support of a dedicated faculty prepare graduates for college and life beyond.
- Students and teachers utilize the one-to-one laptop program to engage in authentic, modern learning experiences that enhance students' reading, thinking and writing skills.
- With an average class size of 14 and a school size of 405 students in grades 6-12, Whitfield seeks to develop and maintain a safe community that values mutual respect and personal responsibility.
- Students are encouraged to take part in activities that include visual and performing arts, community service, and 42 athletic teams, clubs, and organizations. Tuition: $24,500. Need-based financial aid is available.
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 | 409 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 26%
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 | $24,500 |
| % on Financial Aid | 25%
|
| 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. | 19 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Amnesty International, Athletics, Community service, Environmental club (ECHO), Film club, High school ambassadors, Jazz band, Literary magazine, Model U.N., Newspaper (electronic), Newspaper (paper), Pep band, Social Justice Club, Student Council, Student Honor Council, Student technology club, Theater, Thespian Society, Yearbook Athletics, Film club, Jazz band, Model U.N., Pep band, Theater, Yearbook, Amnesty International, Community service, Environmental club (ECHO), High school ambassadors, Literary magazine, Newspaper (electronic), Newspaper (paper), Social Justice Club, Student Council, Student Honor Council, Student technology club, Thespian Society, |
School Notes
- Technological media enhance thinking, reading, and writing skills, while t
Profile last updated: 09/16/2015
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