Barat Academy

Barat Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
17815 Wild Horse Creek Rd,  Chesterfield, MO
4.1
3.9
42 Students
A
Niche Grade
To achieve better results, sometimes schools have to think outside the norm. Barat Academy is the only secondary school in St. Louis to offer single-gender classrooms on a co-ed campus. Girls and boys interact at morning announcements, lunch, and other activities, including service-learning projects and school dances. But classrooms are gender specific, to offer fewer distractions and increased participation. All courses at this private Catholic school are college preparatory, and curriculum includes an array of Advanced Placement courses. For those who wish to expand their academic horizons even further, Barat offers independent coursework outside of the regular curriculum that can be taken in-person and online. Options include advanced classes in math, science, social studies, and language arts, as well as coursework in fine arts, physical education, theology, and foreign language. Beyond academics, Barat offers enrichment through student service opportunities on campus and in the community. Students complete their senior year with a student-led Peace Project which allows them to execute their own social justice program. Barat students also enjoy a diverse selection of extra-curricular activities. The athletic program allows students to participate in high-level competition, and the fine arts department offers opportunities to compete and perform at instrumental, vocal, and theater productions on campus, in the community, and on tour to out-of-state destinations. Serving around 50 students in grades 6-12, Barat Academy’s unique educational environment has received an A rating from Niche.com. After graduating, 90 percent of Barat students go on to attend a four-year college.

School Details

Head of School
Debby Watson
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Average ACT Score
25
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$14,950
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
14
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
90%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
73.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
20%
Hispanic
3.1%
Black
3.1%
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School Rankings

#16 Best Catholic Schools in Missouri
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Saint Louis University 9 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 8 Students
University of Missouri 6 Students
Truman State University 6 Students
Rockhurst University 6 Students
Missouri State University 5 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 5 Students
Maryville University 5 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 4 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 7 Students
Business 5 Students
Engineering 4 Students
Accounting 4 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 3 Students
Human Resources 3 Students
Computer Science 2 Students
Finance 2 Students
International Business 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 21 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/27/2022
It is a good school with its problems. I have problems with it but I would have problems with where ever I went so I have to say, even with its flaws I quite enjoy my time at Barat.
1.0 Parent
5/1/2017
This school is absolutely the most horrible school you could send your child to. Bullies, drinking and some very not Catholic teachings.
5.0 NicheUser
1/10/2016
I love this school. I would choose Barat over and over again. The feeling of community is unmatched.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 18 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/5/2023
Horrible is the only review that I can say about this school. If you are a minority or someone that has a child with a learning disability, then this school is truly not for them. Due to the low enrollment, that was occurring later in the Fall 2022, many of the teachers was let go, in which they had...
5.0 parent
8/10/2019
Barat Academy gets an A+ in all categories. My husband and I feel that sending our boys to Barat Academy was the best decision we ever made concerning their education
5.0 parent
2/4/2018
I have been so pleased with my sons experience at Barat Prep.
1.0 student
10/11/2015
I am truly at a loss as to how this school is rated as anything but terrible. We were additionally stunned after our child transferred out and was so far behind academically.There is nothing good I can say about this place.

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