My wife and I graduated from this school in 1995. Her father graduated from the school as well…read more I loved my education and the teachers were excellent. Not sure which of my teachers are left, but look for Larry Hays and Shiela McCarthy. Both are outstanding. I must say that the last time I went back to see the school I got lost due to all of the renovations. When I started at this school, they still had some of the original buildings. I am definitely considering sending my children to this school.

I attended Whitfield School from 7th grade until I graduated high school and I must say that as…read moremuch as I love to hate it, I did get a damn good education while attending. The faculty was young and innovative in their teaching methods, which pushed me to think critically and be an individual regardless of peer disapproval. The facilities were unlike any other high school I have seen, clean, up to date, and just top-notch all around! The administration was a bit troublesome at times because I felt that the school was more of a corporation rather than a educating establishment. While attending I had many mixed feelings regarding the entire school but now that I am in college I feel that I was blessed and lucky to have been able to attend such a fine school. The people, however, were all the same. And when I say the same I mean the same upper-middle class kids who sport designer labels and conservative ideologies of their parents. Being the free-spirit I am, I found it extremely difficult to "fit in" one single group because of my liberal values. I felt that there was not enough diversity and many of the students tended to be extremely close minded because of that. All in all, the school is great (the parties were on par as well, Ha) and if you are able to take a tour of the buildings you will know exactly why I think so highly of the place.

Very nice auditorium. I've attended and participated in IFPA Bobybuilding Competitions here and…read morethe venue is always nice, clean and well equipped for show needs.

The local high school, serving Ladue and parts of Olivette in St. Louis County. Home to the Rams…read more Has a good amount of AP classes, affluent students who drive BMWs, and a good water polo team last time I recalled. There's a strong focus on academics, hence a high graduation rate. If you're a parent looking to send your child here, I highly recommend reading some education magazine/guide and not yelp dot com to make that decision.

I attended a track meet for the youth in support of my nephew and this high school was the host of…read morethe event. Parking was plentiful but where we parked was great uphill exercise for my exercise regimen. Cost $5 dollars to get in. Concession was available and reasonably priced for the items from pretzels, to hot dogs to soft drinks etc. ample seating on bleachers. Restroom needed attention but due to the amount of people in attendance it was expected. Track field and grass was well kept. Trash was at a minimum which was surprising. No complaints other than the heat which I can't blame on anyone but Mother Nature !!!!

I've only eaten at DeSmet for special events and each time I have been amazed at how delicious the…read morefood is, even when served as a buffet for large crowds. There's always a good balance of delicious healthy options available. The new executive chef is awesome!

No child should have to go through the stress and anxiety MICDS presents. Numerous times I've been…read moretold from other MICDS parents that college, and not just community colleges but well known universities, are easier then MICDS. Although I value a hard curriculum that prepares the students for the real world, I want my child to be able to make lasting memories in high school and actually enjoy their youth while they still have it, not be suffocating under an unreasonable workload even for an adult, and a school that doesn't care at all about their students, only how they look to the people who bring in the money. Not to mention they are so intrigued by showing off to the outside world that they forget about the suffering they are putting their students under. Those state of the art new methods of teaching? They shouldn't be in schools. But MICDS would rather be able to say that they have unique methods of teaching then actually realize that these teaching styles are not and never will help their students succeed in the long run. Not to mention, if I'm spending this much money on a tuition for a high school, then there should not have been (and true story) crickets in the ceiling of the basement (where there are art classrooms!) while the part of the school that the parents see was being completely and unnecessarily redone. Now, if it was one cricket for a couple days I could understand. Things happen. But it was multiple crickets over a course of months and months, almost the entire school year, even after multiple teachers had reported the infestation multiple times. The racist and homophobic morals around this school is an absolute disaster. I truly feel like this school is stuck in the 1950s and will never come out. Although the school itself does not present itself with this morals, thankfully, you can see it everywhere. Students of color or students of the LGBTQ+ community do not feel safe, especially those of the LGBTQ+ community. I have seen it first hand numerous times, mainly through the students but also through the teachers. I can understand having a dress code, to an extent. Nut when students are not able to be confident and express themselves through what they wear, as long as it's appropriate, how is the future generation supposed to be themselves? The only thing MICDS is teaching these students is to be followers, instead of making their own path in the world. The professional dress days? Horribly sexist. 1) no students should be forced to dress up in an already horrible environment full of depression simply for the school to show off to whoever might be speaking that day. 2) Why on Earth on girls not allowed to wear the same thing boys wear? Boys are allowed to show their shoulders, but girl's cant? Even on normal days there isn't a speaker? Maybe instead of confining girls we need to be teaching our sons not to look at girls as objects. If girls can not be distracted by boy's shoulders, then boys can not be distracted by girl's shoulders. Continuing on how trashy the campus is, when my daughter had a knee injury and was on crutches she had to hobble up the stairs multiple times because of elevators being broken. Elevators break, I get that, but if it's not being fixed and they know students depend on it, there is simply no excuse. The elevator down to the basement where the art classrooms are is so old and crappy that it shakes when you go down. Not to mention it's in the wide open with no top, making it a mortifying experience for anybody that has to ride it. So mortifying, in fact, that every student I have talked to chooses to go down the stairs one by one, on whatever medical device they might have, instead of having to use that pathetic elevator. I'm embarrassed by where my money is going, knowing it's supposed to be bettering the school and its not. I read another comment that said the teachers are invested and nurturing. That is as far away from the truth as possible. Yes, there are some teachers who are amazing. But most of them, easily more then half, have no problem expressing how much they don't want to be there. They express it to the students, to the parents, to each other, and in their behavior on a constant basis. I don't blame them, I would absolutely hate to work at MICDS as well. But that is no environment I want my student in, especially when the school already has such a small amount of support for the students in an already impossible atmosphere. The parent teacher conferences are so cheesy that they use the same questions over and over again each year and the conference is run by the student answering those questions. There's no personalization to see how your student is actually doing, much less resources to help your student in areas they might be struggling, which I guarantee you they will be. No student ever should be so punished that they have to go to MICDS, ever. It most definitely needs to change immensely immediately or be shut down.

Think before you send your child. For me growing up in St. Louis this was the dream school. So when…read moreit was time for my child to go to school it's the only one I really considered. The first few years were ok but by third grade things started changing. The curriculum moves fast and they don't slow down for anyone. It's high level intense. If your child has trouble they're first answer is to get a tutor and the ones they recommend are expensive. By high school most kids have at least one tutor if not two. That's in addition to the extra after school help you pay for. That's on top of a tuition over $20k per year. Speaking of money - if you don't have it be prepared to be left out socially. The parents all know each other They either went there together or all participate in the same high dollar country clubs, charity clubs etc. if you can't afford those know that they are forming bonds with each other along with their kids that you'll never achieve and you will feel left out. They're all nice but there's definitely a "you don't fit here " feeling if you don't run in the same circles socially. While we didn't experience bullying to a concerning degree I saw other children who were and you bet the kids with certain last names were given preferential treatment. So do i recommend the school? Sort of. Maybe. If you fit in, your child will get the very best education available in St. Louis. But the flip side of the coin is that if there are any issues be prepared to sink or swim on your own.

My children are academically challenged by wonderfully nurturing faculty and staff. The focus on…read moreleadership, creativity and individualized teaching makes Rohan Woods a unique learning environment where our children thrive.

We love Rohan Woods School!! The is one of the best kept secrets in St Louis private schools. The…read morestaff and children are warm and accepting. You immediately get the warm and fuzzies when you walk in the door. The education is top notch, class sizes are small, and there is an amazing sense of down-to-earth community. This is the real deal.

I'm 8th Grader and the place is pretty litty for students but some of the teachers r mean and there…read morer fights like everyday in the bathroom but other than that it's pretty bo

Wonderful preschool - 12 school on a gorgeous campus with a diverse and inclusive student body.read more

It's an okay school. Went here for three years, and it matched my religion which is why my parents…read morewanted me to go. Some feedback- the dining hall needs to be a lot better. I've had several friends find raw meat, hairs, and even one found an acrylic nail in their food. I personally have gotten food poisoning a few times and got sick from raw chicken once. The discipline system needs to be better. So many kids here that just do a lot of mischief and the teachers can't handle it all, I hope they get more support there. I had many issues with the discipline system here that I won't get into, but a lot of the time I didn't feel very loved here. Only a few adults really ever tried to help me become better or help with the situations at hand but it didn't solve the problems either for a very long time or ever. Some good things- the majority of teachers here are very sweet, love to teach, and have great teaching models. They really try to make sure every student is succeeding in their classes and put out good ideas and encourage learning, even though not all students respect that and abuse it. The trips are fantastic, especially the Israel and Class trips, Israel trip personally changed my outlook on life a lot and I loved it. If you're a Christian Scientist they actively put a lot of CS material into the curriculum and everyday life. If you're not a Christian Scientist, might not be so great. They also just built a huge new sports complex that's awesome. But overall, school is okay, doing better. Hopefully the new management can steer it in the right direction.

Churchill saved my child's life - I am not sure he ever would have learned to read without it. We…read moremoved to Saint Louis from Chicago so that our profoundly dyslexic son could get the one-on-one attention he needed in order to learn to read. Churchill's approach worked beautifully for him. He also received tender care, and was constantly encouraged to focus on his strengths while all the time remediating his weaknesses. Through their knowledgeable approach his self-esteem remained intact and he earned straight A's this past school year.

From the owner: Our Mission at Churchill Center & School is to give high potential children with learning…read moredisabilities the finest, individualized, remedial education and the support they need to achieve and return to a traditional classroom and to foster greater understanding and support for all people with learning disabilities by training other educators, supporting our families and enlightening the community. Churchill's Outreach programs are designed to broaden the public's understanding of learning disabilities by training educators, supporting families and enlightening the community. Terri's Tutors, a component of Churchill's Outreach Program, provides educational support services to school age children recovering from cancer who are experiencing learning problems as a result of their cancer treatment. You don't need an LD diagnosis, and you don't have to be enrolled at Churchill full-time, to take advantage of Churchill's comprehensive tutoring and consultation services. www.churchillstl.org

This is the most wonderful school! The educators, sports, religion and Camaraderie that you will…read morefind at the school is excellent!

I do not recommend this school. My 2 girls attended and both left. Villa does not follow through on…read moretheir end of the contract once they have your money. My daughter is a type 1 diabetic and a 501 health plan was never put into effect. I was told all teachers would be educated on diabetic emergency and know where the glucagon pen would be. It was never done. My daughter was belittled by teachers for checking her blood sugar in class and eating a snack for a low blood sugar. The WORST part from this school happened when our son passed away. We removed our daughter from the school. We had already signed a contact for the next year before we found out about the lack of a safety plan for our daughter. Even though a replacement student came in we paid the tuition in full the summer before school started. Half way through the school year we receive a letter from an attorney asking for the tuition in full with attorney and legal fees. This came on what should have been our sons 30th birthday. Since we had paid them in full we had to contact our bank , get copies of our cancelled checks and have our lawyer submit proof of our payments. We never received a sympathy card or anything saying how sorry they were for our sons death. They only care about the money. My other daughter was bullied to the point she did not attend the 8 th grade camping trip and almost her graduation.

Excellent college prep, all-girls Catholic school. They say to "be who are and be it well". Each…read morechild is seen as an individual and the relative small size means all the students are known. in our experience, the school has been helpful with accomod for learning differences and ADHD. Additionally, the school has been phenomenal in the college application and selection process.They have wonderful faculty and staff. The sisters add so much to the charism of the entire school.

If you've got ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia or something similar don't bother going here. It's not even…read morethat they don't have the accommodations (which wasn't the issue). The issues is you'll be treated as the weird kid by your classmates. Bullying is also a huge issue here. Don't bother reporting it because they won't do anything. Oh they also are weird about what you wear on dress down days. I had to wear a sweater at my 8th grade graduation because my dress was sleeveless. No one should be distracted by my shoulders. You had to wear leggings under shorts. Everyone at this school is so fake. Girls will be on social media acting like they're best friends with someone they never even talk to in real life. There's a reason this school is known as dog palace on Ballas. I'm so glad I didn't graduate from here.