Whitfield School
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(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 9 for the 20/21 school year and 14 in a typical year, 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 (2021)
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 448 students
- Yearly Tuition: $28,850
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 12
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Whitfield School places among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Year Founded | 1952 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 448 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 38% State avg.: 17% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Average Class Size | 9 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 7 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Clean, neat and appropriate) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 12 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $28,850 |
| Tuition Notes | This includes lunch but does not include a technology fee, books and incidentals, which average $1,500 a year. |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $17,450 |
| Admissions Director | Emily Chrysler |
| Admissions Associate | Lisa Trout |
| Endowment Size | $11.2 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, 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 6-12, located on a 26 acre 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 seven 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 9 for the 20/21 school year and 14 in a typical year and a school size of 448 students, 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, 35 athletic teams, 26 clubs and organizations and community service. For more information about Whitfield School, please visit www.whitfieldschool.org.
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