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. 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.
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Language & Composition, AP French Language & Culture, AP Spanish Language & Culture, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History
Club or Organization: Admissions Club, Black Student Union, Chess Club, Community service, Diversity Awareness Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Environmental club (ECHO), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Film Club, GSA, International Student Union, International Thespian Society, Jewish Student Union, Literacy Initiative Club, Middle School Debate Club, Middle School Math Club, Mindfulness Club, Model U.N., Model United Nations, Muslim Student Union, Ping Pong Club, Social Justice Club, Special Olympics Young Athletes Program, Student Council, Student Honor Council, Women's Alliance
Arts and Music Programs: Jazz band, Jazz Band, Literary magazine, Pep band, Theater, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs: Climbing Club, Judo Club
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.
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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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $15,085 for elementary schools and $16,950 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
