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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
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"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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Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 240 schools) for:
  Community Size - Small student body (number of students)
  Student Test Scores - High average SAT scores

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Thomas Jefferson School Boarding School Avg.
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 1901
Campus Size 20 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 80 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 14% 16%
Percent International Students 25% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 55% 72%
Average SAT Score 2070 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 50% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $1 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $32,250 $37,300
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $19,300 $21,200
Percent Students on Financial Aid 38% 30%
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 Marie De Jesus
Associate Director of Admissions Jane Roth
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 5 13

Interscholastic Sports

BasketballDance
SoccerTennis
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 9 22
  Extracurriculars
 
Art ClubChess Club
Italian ClubNewspaper
Student Activities CommitteeStudent Admissions Assistants
Student CouncilTheatre
Yearbook
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2003-2006 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
Northwestern University
3
Duke University
2
Emory University
2
Loyola University (Chicago)
2
Vanderbilt University
2
Harvard University
1
Johns Hopkins University
1
St. John's, Annapolis
1
Stanford University
1
Washington University
1
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: 01/04/2008
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