Saint Louis Priory School vs. Chaminade College Prep School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Saint Louis Priory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Advanced Degrees
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Chaminade College Prep School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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ACT Score
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
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School History
Overview
Saint Louis Priory School is a faith-centered, Catholic, independent day school for boys in grades six through twelve offering a nationally recognized accelerated curriculum designed to qualify its graduates for admission to distinguished colleges and universities and to prepare them to undertake their continuing studies with success.
The school represents the primary work of the Benedictine monks of Saint Louis Abbey, founded in 1955 by monks of Ampleforth Abbey in York, England.
In addition to one of the strongest college preparatory programs in the area, the school seeks to ground young men in the knowledge and practice of the Roman Catholic faith, supported by the highest percentage of religious teaching faculty of any Catholic high school in Saint Louis.
In addition to providing a comprehensive program of studies in the humanities, sciences and theology, the curriculum requires participation in athletics, fine arts, community service and a senior thesis.
Most students undertake college-level work in their last two years, and many receive college placement and credit through the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program offered in over a dozen subject areas.
The school is located on a 150-acre campus in West Saint Louis County.
Nearly 25% of the student body receives financial aid.
Dr. Scott Welz, O.S.B. is Headmaster. Tyler Orf is Director of Admission.
Chaminade educates young men, grades 6 - 12, in the CatholicMarianist tradition.
Chaminade's intention is to ensure that every young man that passes through our doors is able to achieve the balance betweenschool life and play.
Our school motto is ESTO VIR, "Be a Man," and it is a true journey from boyhood to manhood that includes spiritual,educational, and social development.
As a school for boys, Chaminade is created from the prespectiveof how young men learn, build relationships and interact with theworld. Our school mission is to cultivate a student's inherentskills, gifts and talents while realizing their potenial asmen.
This is accomplished through our Academics, Formation of Character, and Athletics & Activities.
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2016
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
learning consultant on staff to assist students with mild learning differences
Year Founded
1955
1910
Students Body
Total Students
361 students
851 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
-
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
40
75
Grade 7 Students
53
108
Grade 8 Students
44
108
Grade 9 Students
59
150
Grade 10 Students
56
141
Grade 11 Students
63
143
Grade 12 Students
46
126
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
84 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
86%
95%
Average Class Size
18
17
Number of AP Classes
13
27
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Average ACT score
30
28
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(collared shirt, khaki pants or shorts)
(collared shirt, khaki pants or shorts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 12
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$31,500
$23,240
Tuition Notes
Lunch fee and book charges are not included in tuition cost.
books, trip fees and laptop lease fees are additional
% on Financial Aid
25%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$8,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
Admissions Director
Tyler Orf
Erik Carretero
Admissions Associate
Bobby McCormack
Julie Malloy
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
29
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
American Youth FoundationBarbecue Club
Campus Ministry CouncilChess Club
CSPN (Chaminade TV)Earth Club
Esports ClubFocus St. Louis
House System captainsLiterary Magazine
Marianist Life CommunityMath Honor Society
Mock Trial TeamModel United Nations
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
NewspaperPhotography Club
Pro-Life ClubRocket Club
Scholar BowlSpeech & Debate
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBand ensembles
Drama
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Esports TeamFishing Club
Pickleball