Since 1952, Whitfield School has served students in St. Louis in grades 6-12 by providing a coeducational, college preparatory education that cultivates ethical, confident, and successful students in a community of innovation, collaboration, and trust.
Whitfield provides a challenging liberal arts curriculum in the context of a close-knit community in which each student`s strengths are known and valued.
Character education serves as the cornerstone of everything students accomplish in and out of the classroom.
By helping students to understand their moral obligations to self, family, and community, Whitfield aims to prepare a generation of connected and empowered students to become thoughtful, principled citizens of the world.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Yearly Tuition: $32,550
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 9 / Dec. 8 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Whitfield School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
420 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
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
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 9 / Dec. 8 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,550
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes lunch but does not include technology fees, books and incidentals, which average $1,500 a year.
Admissions Director
Lisa Trout
Admissions Associate
Michelle Templeton
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
30 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Admissions Club, Asian Student Union, Black Student Union, Community service, Fashion Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Film Club, Garden Club, Green Scene (Pep Club), GSA, International Student Union, International Thespian Society, Jewish Student Union, Library Council, Middle School Debate Club, Middle School Math Club, Mindfulness Club, Model United Nations, Muslim Student Union, Ping Pong Club, Special Olympics Young Athletes Program, Student Council, Student Diversity Council, Student Honor Council, Students Demand Action, Women's Alliance
Arts and Music Programs:
Literary magazine, Theater, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Climbing Club
Admissions Club, Asian Student Union, Black Student Union, Community service, Fashion Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Film Club, Garden Club, Green Scene (Pep Club), GSA, International Student Union, International Thespian Society, Jewish Student Union, Library Council, Middle School Debate Club, Middle School Math Club, Mindfulness Club, Model United Nations, Muslim Student Union, Ping Pong Club, Special Olympics Young Athletes Program, Student Council, Student Diversity Council, Student Honor Council, Students Demand Action, Women's Alliance
Arts and Music Programs:
Literary magazine, Theater, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Climbing Club
School Notes
- Since 1952, Whitfield School has served students in St. Louis in grades 6-12 by providing a coeducational, college preparatory education that cultivates ethical, confident, and successful students in a community of innovation, collaboration, and trust.
- Whitfield provides a challenging liberal arts curriculum in the context of a close-knit community in which each student`s strengths are known and valued. Character education serves as the cornerstone of everything students accomplish in and out of the classroom. By helping students to understand their moral obligations to self, family, and community, Whitfield aims to prepare a generation of connected and empowered students to become thoughtful, principled citizens of the world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Whitfield School cost?
Whitfield School's tuition is approximately $32,550 for private students.
What sports does Whitfield School offer?
Whitfield School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Whitfield School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for most sports offered.
What is Whitfield School's ranking?
Whitfield School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Whitfield School?
The application deadline for Whitfield School is Jan. 9 / Dec. 8 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 9 / Dec. 8 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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