Barat Academy (O'Fallon, Missouri)
| Barat Academy | |
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| Address | |
| 17815 Wild Horse Creek Road Chesterfield, MO, Missouri, St. Louis County, 63005  United States |
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| Coordinates | 38°39′13″N 90°38′35″W / 38.65361°N 90.64306°WCoordinates: 38°39′13″N 90°38′35″W / 38.65361°N 90.64306°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 2007 |
| President | Debby Watson |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 260 (grades 9 - 12) |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Team name | Eagles |
| Accreditation(s) | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools [1] |
| Average ACT scores | 25 |
| Director of Studies | Mike Brennan |
| Director of Student Activities | Mary Beth Milford |
| Admissions Director | Michael Wade |
| Athletic Director | Ted Peckron |
| Website | [1] |
Barat Academy High School is an independent, faith-based high school, in Chesterfield, MO. It is in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis, but is the first co-educational completely independent Catholic High School in the state of Missouri.[citation needed] Barat Academy's mascot is an eagle and their colors are red and white.
Barat Academy initiated a historic 42 Million Dollar Capital Campaign in 2005. "Barat Academy Founders" are individuals who have contributed $1 million dollars or more. There are several giving communities as well as naming opportunities as Barat continues to move forward with building its campus. Currently, The Founders Building and Lower Level Gymnasium are completed.
[edit] Background
Barat Academy opened to 9th graders only in 2007 and has added a grade for each year of operation. In May 2011, Barat graduated their first class. It is founded in the traditions of the Sacred Heart. The school was named after Madeleine Sophie Barat, foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart. [2]
www.baratacademy.org
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/?. Retrieved 2009-06-23.[dead link]
- ^ HS. "Barat Academy Web Site". http://www.baratacademy.org/. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
