John Burroughs School in Ladue, MO - Niche
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John Burroughs School
  • Private
  • ST. LOUIS, MO
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John Burroughs School

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Missouri
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • 7-12
  • ST. LOUIS, MO
  • 86 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A
    jburroughs.org
    (314) 993-4040
    755 SOUTH PRICE RD
    ST. LOUIS, MO 63124
    About John Burroughs School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 9
    Application Fee
    $40
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $34,700
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    25%
    Average Financial Aid
    $23,110
    From John Burroughs School

    Burroughs is an independent, college preparatory school (grades 7-12). Fifteen seniors in the Class of 2024 are National Merit semifinalists.

    A core curriculum in humanities and STEM is balanced by opportunities in athletics and in the fine, practical, and performing arts. Students engage in more than four dozen clubs, from a high-mileage vehicle club to a literary magazine.

    The school puts a premium on global awareness and cultural competency, service and sustainability, and ethics.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1440
    89 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    121 responses
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    The Drey Land Experience

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    Drey Land, the school’s wilderness camp in the Ozarks, is a valuable resource for orientation programs, biology field research, outdoor education and service outings. The Burroughs community has built and maintained most of the facilities, including cabins, a pavilion and a main lodge. Faculty and students have also cleared miles of trail and have been acknowledged by the National Park Service.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    94%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 31 responses
    • Last day of school before summer
      23%
    • Spirit Week
      23%
    • Spirit Week
      23%
    • Homecoming
      13%
    • Pep rallies
      13%
    • Christmas Concert
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    660
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 15 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 15 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 15 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 17 responses
    Poll
    94%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 17 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 17 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    93%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 15 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 15 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 15 responses

    Living in the Area

    Ladue
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    Median Household Income
    $250,001
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $1,814
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $938,300
    National
    $281,900
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