Very Good
#56 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 14% of private schools
Incarnate Word Academy
High School · St. Louis, MO
A private high school in St. Louis, MO serving grades 9th – 12th.
2788 NORMANDY DR, St. Louis, MO 63121
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
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Where Incarnate Word Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,285
Median home value
$93,900
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Normandy HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 747 | Compare → |
| The Innovation School at CvEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 140 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Incarnate Word Academy is listed in St. Louis, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Incarnate Word Academy
Incarnate Word Academy is a private high school in St. Louis, MO, serving approximately 287 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 399 private schools in MO.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 63121)
- 24,571
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63121; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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