Very Good
#56 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 14% of private schools
Incarnate Word Academy
High School
2788 NORMANDY DR, St. Louis, MO 63121
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
7.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
7.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#56 of 399
In St. Louis
#17 of 74
public schools
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About Incarnate Word Academy
Incarnate Word Academy is a private high school in St. Louis, MO. Incarnate Word Academy serves approximately 287 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
Incarnate Word Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Incarnate Word Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Incarnate Word Academy compares to 42 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Incarnate Word Academy (this school) | 7.6 |
| NORMANDY HIGH | 3.8 |
| THE INNOVATION SCHOOL AT CV | 5.8 |
| RITENOUR SR. HIGH | 2.8 |
| SOLDAN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES | 4.0 |
| SUMNER HIGH | 3.5 |
| ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | — |
| BEAUMONT CTE HIGH SCHOOL | 2.4 |
| METRO HIGH | 8.8 |
| GRISCOM JUVENILE DETENTION CTR | — |
| GATEWAY HIGH | 4.9 |
| GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH | 5.8 |
| MILLER CAREER ACADEMY | 4.1 |
| VASHON HIGH | 3.2 |
| LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH | 7.8 |
| RIVERVIEW GARDENS SR. HIGH | 3.8 |
| GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL | — |
| HAZELWOOD EAST HIGH | 4.8 |
| CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH | 5.2 |
| KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH | 3.4 |
| COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIO | 9.1 |
Showing 20 of 42 schools. View all schools in St. Louis
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MO
Test Scores
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2788 NORMANDY DR, St. Louis, MO 63121
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Incarnate Word Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. STEAM ACADEMY AT MSB HIGH SCHO (rated 8.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Ferguson), which scores notably higher. Another option is UNIVERSITY CITY SR. HIGH (rated 6.8/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby University City), with a comparable rating. Additionally, THE INNOVATION SCHOOL AT CV (rated 5.8/10, 2.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NORMANDY EARLY LEARNING CENTER St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 4.7 |
| BEL-NOR St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| ST ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| THE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Pagedale | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 4.5 |
| WASHINGTON ELEM. St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 4.2 |
| NORMANDY HIGH St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 3.8 |
| ECH SCHOOL AT EVERY CHILDS HOPE St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| THE INNOVATION SCHOOL AT CV St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 5.8 |
| BERMUDA ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 4.2 |
| PERSHING ELEM. University City | 2.3 mi | 4.3 |
| AGAPE ACADEMY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 4.6 |
| MET DAY TREATMENT CENTER Wellston | 2.2 mi | — |
| STEAM ACADEMY AT MSB HIGH SCHO Ferguson | 2.3 mi | 8.7 |
| BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 3.2 |
| RITENOUR MIDDLE St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 6.3 |
| UNIVERSITY CITY SR. HIGH University City | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.6 mi | 7.1 |
| JACKSON PARK ELEM. University City | 2.6 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63121 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$41,285
Median Home Value
$93,900
Median Rent
$938/mo
Population
24,571
College Educated
21.9%
Homeownership
52.9%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
23.6%
Median Age
35.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GREENVILLE HIGH Greenville, MO | 7.6 |
| SEYMOUR HIGH Seymour, MO | 7.6 |
| EAST CARTER CO. R-II HIGH Ellsinore, MO | 7.5 |
| FAIR GROVE HIGH Fair Grove, MO | 7.5 |
| FRONTIER STEM HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City, MO | 7.7 |
| HERMANN HIGH Hermann, MO | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Incarnate Word Academy
What grades does Incarnate Word Academy serve?
Incarnate Word Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Incarnate Word Academy?
Incarnate Word Academy has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Incarnate Word Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Incarnate Word Academy is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Incarnate Word Academy rank in MO?
Incarnate Word Academy ranks #56 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Incarnate Word Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Incarnate Word Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Incarnate Word Academy a private school?
Yes, Incarnate Word Academy is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Incarnate Word Academy a religious school?
Incarnate Word Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (314) 725-5850
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