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Overall
B-
Matriculation B-
Academics B
Extracurriculars A-
Community C
Reviews N/A
What does it mean to learn at a school of experience? At The Whitfield School, it means wrapping your senses around new ideas. Diving into direct contact with concepts and questions. And making, doing, and experimenting your way into knowing, understanding, and mastering.
Whitfield, an independent, coeducational school for grades 6-12 in St. Louis, offers engaging, active learning through a foundational liberal arts curriculum. Here, we marry challenging coursework with transformative experiences to instill citizenship, critical thinking, and leadership skills—and to prepare students for college and everything after
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$34050
Enrollment
415
International Students
2%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$13.5 millions
AP
7
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
14

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 1

Academics

AP Courses

(7)
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
English Language and Composition
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Sports

(13)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(31)
Admissions Club
Art Club
Business & Entrepreneurship Club
Climbing Club
Community Service Club
Fashion Club
Admissions Club
Art Club
Business & Entrepreneurship Club
Climbing Club
Community Service Club
Fashion Club
Film Club
Garden Club
Green Scene
Literary Magazine - Perspectives
Math Club
Mindfulness & Meditation Club
Model UN
Ping Pong Club
Special Olympics Young Athletes Program
Sports Activities
Student Council
Students Demand Action
Student Diversity Council
Technology Student Association (TSA)
Thespian Society
Yearbook - The Iliad
Asian Student Union
Black Student Union
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Hispanic Student Association
International Student Union
Jewish Student Union
Muslim Student Union
Women's Alliance
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Arts

(14)
Band
Choir
Theater
2D Studio Art
3D Studio Art
Ceramics
Band
Choir
Theater
2D Studio Art
3D Studio Art
Ceramics
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Studio Art
Visual Arts
Design
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Contact Info

http://www.whitfieldschool.org/
175 S Mason Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141-0631
314-434-5141
admissions@whitfieldschool.org
Missouri

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: Grades 6-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1952
Campus Size: 26 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling

Frequently Ask Questions about Whitfield School

Tell me a bit about Whitfield School.
Whitfield School is Co-ed private day school located in Missouri, US. It was founded 1952 , and currently has about 415 students, 2.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.whitfieldschool.org/.
Does Whitfield School have rigorous academic requirements?
Whitfield School is offering 7 AP courses.

Whitfield School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Whitfield School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2024, some students attended Dartmouth College, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Michigan, Carnegie Mellon University and University of Southern California.
What is the application requirement for Whitfield School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Whitfield School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Whitfield School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Whitfield School in 2024 is $34,050 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@whitfieldschool.org .
Where is Whitfield School located?
Whitfield School is located in the State of Missouri of USA.
How popular is Whitfield School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Whitfield School is within top 30000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

How to start with an application with Whitfield School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Whitfield School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Whitfield School’s official site: http://www.whitfieldschool.org/ or call them at 314-434-5141.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Whitfield School?
Yes, here are few: Chaminade College Prep School, John Burroughs School and Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Whitfield School?
The overall rating for Whitfield School is B-.

The section ratings of Whitfield School are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
C for Community

Nearby City

Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, located on the western edge of Missouri, straddles the border with Kansas. Known for its iconic barbecue, rich jazz heritage, and numerous fountains, the city offers a vibrant cultural scene. The historic 18th & Vine Jazz District is home to the American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, famous for its giant shuttlecock sculptures, boasts an extensive collection of nearly 40,000 works, ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary pieces. Kansas City is a dynamic blend of music, history, and art.
Population (2022) 451,572
Cost of Living Higher than average 0%
Nearby Airport Kansas City International Airport
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