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

"Thomas Jefferson School is a coeducational boarding and day school for grades seven through twelve. At TJ, we have students from cities and towns of all sizes, from many states, and from around the world. We are a community of diverse minds linked by a shared interest in learning..."
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Overview:
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 1900
Campus Size 20 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 78 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 18% 18%
Percent International Students 28% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 55% 70%
Average SAT Score 2150 *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 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 77% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $1 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $33,900 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $20,250 $22,560
Tuition 5 day boarding $32,000 $29,750
Percent Students on Financial Aid 40% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Dec. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 60% 60%
Director of Admissions Jane Roth
Ken Colston
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 14


Students will sometimes study independently for other AP CoursesAP U.S. History
AP PhysicsAP Italian Language & Culture
AP European HistoryAP English Literature & Composition
AP English Language & CompositionAP Chemistry
AP Calculus BCAP Calculus AB
AP Biology 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 5 13


BasketballDance
SoccerTennis
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 11 23
 
 
Art ClubChess Club
Chess ClubItalian Club
NewspaperStudent Activities Committee
Student Admissions AssistantsStudent Council
Student CouncilTheatre
Yearbook 
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2004-2008
Loyola University (Chicago)
3
Northwestern University
3
Rhodes College
3
Emory University
2
Vanderbilt University
2
Washington University
2
Duke University
1
Harvard University
1
Johns Hopkins University
1
Stanford University
1
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Thomas Jefferson School is a coeducational boarding and day school for grades seven through twelve. At TJ, we have students from cities and towns of all sizes, from many states, and from around the world. We are a community of diverse minds linked by a shared interest in learning.
  • School accreditations: ISACS
  • Profile last updated: 05/12/2009
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