Just the Facts

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Average Tenure and Experience of the Faculty

22

Years

15

Years

Average at Burroughs

6:1

Student:Teacher Ratio

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13

Average classroom size

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25

of our students receive tuition aid in the form of grants and loans

75%

The average award covers more than 75% of tuition.

$4,117,970

Our aid budget for 2023-2024. Awards are made separate from (that is, after) admission decisions.

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1%

Burroughs' rate of attrition averages less than 1%.

Less
Than

Burroughs’ rate of attrition averages less than 1%, which means each year less than 1% of students leave Burroughs for any reason, including moving. The NAIS average is more than 9%.

100%

of Burroughs students participate in some aspect of our arts program, many in multiple areas.

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In the current school year, 64% of our students are engaged in the fine arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, printmaking); 59% in music (chorus, jazz band, orchestra); 61% in theatre, speech, or dance; and 62% in the practical arts (web design, computer programming, robotics, computer-aided drafting, engineering, woodworking, video editing, architectural drawing, sewing, cooking).

They are also involved in more than six dozen clubs, activities, and affinity groups, ranging from student government and publications to the International Model United Nations, diversity, chess, robotics, and film clubs.

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23

members of the Class of 2023 were named National Merit Semifinalists and another eight received letters of commendation.  

Did you know?

For more than a decade, Burroughs has had the highest percentage of National Merit semifinalists in Missouri.

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AVERAGE RATE OF PARENT AND ALUMNI GIVING

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90%

From Parents/Guardians

30%

From Alumni

If you are new to the independent school world, this may seem like a strange number. But actually, what better measure of parent satisfaction and alumni loyalty than voluntary giving? This money is dedicated to the school’s annual operating budget, helping to moderate tuition increases. The NAIS average is 65% from parents and 18% from alumni.

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$75 Million+

BURROUGHS' ENDOWMENT
(As of June 30, 2023)

$42,927

average annual expenditure per student