John Burroughs School is a coeducational, nonsectarian college-preparatory day school for grades 7-12 at 755 South Price Road in Ladue, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. It was founded in 1923 and is named for the American naturalist John Burroughs. The school took part in the Eight-Year Study of progressive secondary education in the 1930s. Its campus covers more than 50 acres, and the school also maintains Drey Land, a 40-acre wilderness camp in the Ozarks. About 660 students come from 61 ZIP codes, with a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio and an average class size of 13. The school offers 34 upper school and 19 middle school sports and is a member of NAIS and ISACS.
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Burroughs admits students mainly in 7th and 9th grade; 10th and 11th grade spots are typically unavailable. Applications are submitted through the Standard Application Online.
Applicants submit student essays, a parent/guardian statement, SSAT or ISEE scores, school records for the current and two prior years, and one teacher recommendation.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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