Thomas Jefferson School

4100 South Lindbergh Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63127 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 314-843-4151

A coeducational boarding and day school, Thomas Jefferson School gives its students the strongest possible classical education within a close-knit, international community. A belief in greater student responsibility translates into a daily schedule of discussion-based morning classes and afternoon study groups and tutorials. New facilities enhance athletics and fine arts. Average SAT scores consistently place TJ among the very top U.S. boarding schools, and graduates go on to highly selective colleges and universities.

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Thomas Jefferson
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Definition of Terms
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 7-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1946 1906
Campus Size 20 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 89 students 296 students
Percent Students of Color 22% 18%
Percent International Students 28% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 60% 69%
Average SAT Score 2050 * National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 2000 - 2340 -
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 15 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 9 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 70% 64%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $1 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $36,500 $42,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $21,200 $23,900
Tuition 5 day boarding $32,900 $32,950
Percent Students on Financial Aid 40% 33%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
Admission
Application Deadline Dec. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 51% 60%
Director of Admissions Jane Roth
Ken Colston
 

Course Listings:

List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses:

# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 9 13
AP/Advanced Courses
AP Biology AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry
AP Comparative Government & Politics AP English Language & Composition
AP English Literature & Composition AP Physics
AP U.S. History Students will sometimes study independently for other AP Courses

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 4 13
Interscholastic Sports
Basketball Soccer
Tennis Volleyball

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations 12 24
Extracurriculars
Art and Literature Magazine Art Club
Film Club Math Club (competitions & tutoring)
Mock Trial Newspaper
Photography Club Student Activities Committee
Student Admissions Assistants Student Council
Theatre Yearbook

College Matriculation:

Year: 2005-2010
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Boston University 3
Emory University 3
Haverford College 3
The Johns Hopkins University 3
California Institute of Technology 2
Case Western Reserve University 2
Claremont-McKenna College 2
Northwestern University 2
University of Chicago 2
Washington University in St. Louis 2
Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes:

  • Thomas Jefferson School offers extraordinary advantages for bright students of every background: a cosmopolitan, friendly community and a rigorous classical curriculum. For over 60 years, TJ’s program has emphasized no-nonsense depth in a required college-preparatory core: English, math, science, history, and both classical and modern languages. As a result, all graduates who entered by ninth grade have been trained in calculus and Greek. By senior year, all subjects are studied at the Advanced Placement level; most juniors take two AP classes. In an unparalleled year-round writing program—ancillary to Great Books seminars—teachers line-edit student précis, explications, and stylistic exercises. With a daily schedule of focused morning classes and a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, students enjoy generous individual attention, and supervised autonomy prepares them for the responsibility of college by allowing them to practice college life: appointments with teachers, study groups with peers, and afternoon tutorials. Day students share dorm space on a relaxed 20-acre campus with boarders from eight states and six countries. Five-day boarding is popular, even for some local families. The campus offers wireless Internet access, and new facilities (2009) enhance athletics and fine arts. Individualized college counseling led by the Head and senior faculty helps graduates go on to highly selective colleges. Average SAT scores consistently place TJ among the very top U.S. boarding schools. Over one-third of TJ’s families receive financial assistance.
  • School accreditations: ISACS
  • Profile last updated: 11/30/2010

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