Chaminade College Preparatory School
314-692-6645
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Chaminade College Preparatory School
Chaminade College Preparatory School Chaminade College Preparatory School is dedicated to preparing young men for success in college and in life. This is accomplished through faith and character formation in the Marianist tradition and academic excellence. Chaminade accepts students of all faiths. Students who have above average to superior ability can expect to be successful at Chaminade.
The curriculum offers 28 Advanced Placement college credit courses as well as 120 dual college credit courses through St. Louis University and the University of Missouri. Chaminade follows an alternating block schedule, which allows students to take 8 or 9 classes each year. Over 80% of our seniors are offered merit-based college scholarships.
Chaminade's extensive campus in suburban St. Louis includes 7 science labs, 2 gymnasiums, an indoor pool, 8 tennis courts, soccer field, turf field, and a new all-weather track and football stadium. An extensive athletic program offers 19 sports with recent conference, district or state championships in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball and wrestling. Over 150 students participate in our award-winning symphonic, concert and jazz band programs.
The resident staff and teachers encourage all students to be the best they can be academically, spiritually, physically, and socially. Financial aid is available to all day and boarding families who qualify. Domestic and International applicants may enter at the start of each semester (mid-August and early January).
Fast Facts
- Founded: 1910
- Catholic Order: Marianist
- Grades: 6 - 12
- Campus Size: 56 Acres
- School Size: 850
- Boarding/Day: 15%/85%
- Location: Missouri
- Airport: St Louis, STL
School
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Class Size
17
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Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
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Percent Faculty with Advanced Degrees
90%
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Average ACT
28
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Average SAT
1390
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Post-Grad Year Available
No
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Percent International
8%
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ESL Offered
Yes
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Summer Program for US StudentsYes
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Summer Program for International StudentsYes
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AP / Advanced Courses :
A.P. Biology, A.P. Calculus AB, A.P. Calculus BC, A.P. Chemistry, A.P. Comparative Government / Politics, A.P. Computer Science, A.P. English Language, A.P. English Literature, A.P. European History, A.P. French Language, A.P. Latin: Vergil, A.P. Macroeconomics, A.P. Microeconomics, A.P. Music Theory, A.P. Physics B, A.P. Psychology, A.P. Spanish Language, A.P. Statistics, A.P. Studio Art, A.P. U.S. Government & Politics, A.P. U.S. History, A.P. World History, ACC Advanced Drama - Approaching the Arts: Theatre , ACC Advanced Drawing II and Printmaking, ACC American Civilization, ACC Ancient Greek I & II, ACC Apologetics, ACC Ceramics I, II, ACC Chinese II, III, IV, ACC Cisco Networking Academy: Networking Fundamentals, ACC Cisco Networking Academy: Routing Protocols & Concepts, ACC College Algebra, ACC Contemporary Global Issues - Intercultural Seminar and Practicum, ACC Contemporary Global Issues - Intro to International Studies, ACC English - Faith, Doubt and Literature, ACC English - Gender, Identity and Literature, ACC English - The Process of Composition, ACC English -Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric/Research, ACC European History, ACC Exploration of Faith and Reason through Math and Science, ACC Foundations of Theology, ACC French Language and Culture, ACC Fundamentals of Acting, ACC Honors French III, ACC Honors Modern World History, ACC Honors Physics I, ACC Honors Physics II, ACC Interreligious Issues - Asian Philosophy, ACC Introduction to Film, ACC Jazz Bang - Lower Division Class Music, ACC Latin I & II, ACC Latin Language and Literature , ACC Photography & Introduction to Digital Photography, ACC Psychology, ACC Public Speaking, ACC Servant Leadership, ACC Spanish Language, ACC Spanish Language & Culture, ACC Statistics, ACC Themes in Contemporary Fiction, ACC Theory of Music I, ACC U.S. History since 1865, ACC U.S. History to 1865, ACC Wind Ensemble, ACC World History - Origins of the Modern World, ACC World Literature & Composition , ACC World Music
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Special Courses/Programs:
PACE (Pathway to Access College Early) a combination of our Advanced Placement and Advanced College Credit courses allow our students to earn an average of 40 university credits while still in high school.
PLTW (Project Lead the Way) A nationally recognized STEM curriculum gives our students the opportunity to learn the basics of automation and design and go on to many computer programing and upper level engineering courses.
ESL Program - ESL Theology, ESL Composition, ESL Social Studies and ESL Language are all offered to students in need of language support.
Faith Life
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Religion Class:
Yes
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Mass:
All school Mass is held once a month. Weekly mass is available for all students. Friday morning prayer service is also offered through our campus ministry.
Activities
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Sports - 20:
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Diving, eSports, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
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Extracurricular - 30:
Ambassador Program, Boccie Ball, Book Club, BBQ Club, Contemporary Music Group, CYC Basketball, CYC Soccer, Drama Club, Earth Club, Field Music, Frisbee Golf, Jazz Band/Jazz Combos, Math Team, Mock Trial, Model UN, Modern Greek Club, Newspaper and Literary Club, Octet (Male a cappella group), Photography Club, Potters Guild, Pro-Life Club, Rocket Club, Scholar Bowl, Service Club, Student Diversity and Leadership, Table Tennis, TEAMS, Theater Productions, Engineering Club, Yearbook
Tuition and Boarding
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7-Day Boarding Student:
$54,000
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5-Day Boarding Student:
$52,400
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International:
$57,000
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Scholarships/Financial Aid Available:
Yes
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Percent Students Receiving Scholarships/Aid:
55%
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Average Aid Awarded:
$9,000
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Academic Merit Scholarships:
Yes
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Need-based Scholarships:
Yes
Applying
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Application Deadline:
None / Rolling
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Entry Points:Fall (August), Spring (January)
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Consider Late Enrollments During Term:
Case by case
School Notes
- ACC (Advanced College Credit)
- Academic Resource Center
- Global Academy
Chaminade College Preparatory School, an independent, Catholic Day and Resident school, is dedicated to cultivating the inherent gifts, skills and talents of young men in Grades 6 through 12 so that they are prepared for success in college and life.
We emphasize rigorous academics and student formation. We are specialists at teaching young men and providing a global education. Chaminade students encounter the world through experiential education and learn to live remarkably through our many activities, clubs and sports. Since 1910, Chaminade has provided a premier education that is worth your investment.
Chaminade College Preparatory School
425 South Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63131
314.993.4400
www.chaminade-stl.org