4100 South Lindbergh Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63127 - 
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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 |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 9 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| 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: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 4 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Soccer | |
| Tennis | Volleyball | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 12 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| 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: |
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| Year: 2005-2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| 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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