Villa Duchesne School vs. Visitation Academy Of St. Louis
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Villa Duchesne School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Visitation Academy Of St. Louis ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1929
1833
Students Body
Total Students
592 students
615 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
10%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
49
61
Kindergarten Students
32
15
Grade 1 Students
32
13
Grade 2 Students
32
15
Grade 3 Students
28
16
Grade 4 Students
36
27
Grade 5 Students
26
28
Grade 6 Students
37
51
Grade 7 Students
43
68
Grade 8 Students
47
56
Grade 9 Students
54
61
Grade 10 Students
68
65
Grade 11 Students
43
83
Grade 12 Students
65
56
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
75 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
79%
82%
Average Class Size
15
14
Number of AP Classes
13
22
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
Average SAT score
1300
n/a
Average ACT score
28
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School Uniform)
(School Uniform)
Formal
(School uniform for all students)
(School uniform for all students)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 13 / Jan. 30 / rolling
Nov. 8 / Jan. 12 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$29,820
$28,910
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $9,235 to $30,940.
Montessori Pre-K: $5,950-$22,945:
Grades K-5: $22,945
Grade 6-8: $26,800
Grades 9-12: $28,910
% on Financial Aid
34%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$12,800
Acceptance Rate
50%
n/a
Admissions Director
Therese Hagemeister
Mrs. Sharon Spellman
Admissions Associate
Kimberly Saur
Mrs. Stephanie Dolan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
30
47
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Admissions AmbassadorsCampus Ministry
Computer Science ClubDance Team
Debate ClubDiversity Club
E-SportsFrench Club
Glamor GalsHeart to Heart
House Leadership ProgramMock Trial Team
MT Cultural Service ClubNational Honor Society
Prayer + Purpose ClubPro-Life Club
Service CentralSpanish Club
START (STL Teens Aiding Refugees Today)Student Council
Tabletop GamingVeterans and First Responders Club
Villa Smile ClubVilla's Closet
Women's Empowerment Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Liturgy ChoirShow Choir
Thespian Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
PickelballVarsity Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
AmbassadorsArt Club
Bellarmine SpeechBook Clubs
Chess ClubChristian Life Community
Cooks for A CauseCrossword Club
Cyber PatriotsDance Club
Diversity ClubEarth Club
Faith AmbassadorsFrench Club
Garden ClubHOSA Future Health Professionals
Junior National Honor SocietyLatin Club
Mahjong ClubMock Trial Club
National Honor SocietyPeace and Justice Club
Pen Pals for PatientsRespect Life Club
Rho KappaRobotics
School Newspaper (Paper Moon)Sisters in Christ
Spanish ClubSpirit Club
Student CouncilsStudents in Medicine
Thespian SocietyVisions Literary Magazine
Viz BeezViz Gamers
Vizions (Literary Magazine)Women in STEM
YearbookYouth in Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber SingersChorus
Concert ChoirFall Musical
Middle School PlayOne Act Plays
Winter Play