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.

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.

I have decided to truly get in touch with my St. Louis roots and yelp my high school. I mean,…read moreisn't that what being a St. Louisan is all about? The Catholic School joke in my day went something like this. How many _____ girls/boys does it take to tap a keg. For Nerinx: One, she's an empowered woman, the rest are all out T.P.ing. Yep. that sums up my high school experience. I loved every second I spent at Nerinx Hall. I loved being at an all girls school, I loved the teachers, I loved the atmosphere and I loved the array of options I had for classes. Although Nerinx is Catholic, they never pushed a Catholic agenda on us, and in fact, they challenged us to think through rhetoric. I think that may be how I ended up the way I am today. The teachers were (for the most part at least) amazing. I always felt like I could confide in them if I needed to, they were challenging but not to an unmanageable extent, and to this day, some remain the best teachers I have ever had. I loved the array of classes I had to choose from at Nerinx as well. There clearly was core stuff I had to take, but my senior year, I took an amazing class called Innocence and Evil in Literature, I took an entire religion class in Death and Suffering (it sounds morbid, but I swear it was a great class), I took Astronomy, I took Anthropology, I took bowling as a gym class. Nerinx really offers a ton of different courses for being a small private school. It's really very impressive. Also, they have a ton of different things to get involved in. They have nearly every sport (everything from Softball to Racketball to Lacrosse), dozens of clubs (Model UN, Yearbook, a literary magazine, school newspaper), there's great drama, great music (everything from choir to jazz band), and at least 3 service trips every spring break. Seriously, so much stuff to do it's impossible not to be involved. Nerinx is known for empowering women. I am not sure how much of this is serious, but the characters that come out of that school surely prove that they are doing something right. Minus one star because even in my day the tuition was heinous, it has only gone up, and seriously, they ask me to donate money (and have been since I was a freshman in college) at least twice a year. Come on!

Brentwood High School is an excellent public school in St. Louis. It's very small and shares a…read morebuilding with the middle school. I feel like the small size has really fostered a family type environment at the school. The teachers and administrators are very supportive and the parents treat each other like family. Kids have more opportunities to participate in competitive activities when there aren't as many kids to compete against to make the team. I think the ability to participate in these activities help the kids feel included and keep them out of trouble after school. The school itself is located in the middle of a residential neighborhood off of Brentwood Blvd making it easy for kids to safely walk to and from school if they choose. Brentwood is definitely one of those school districts you can be proud to say you attended public school.

Engineering room is dope Super cool and fun…read moreFootball is great 100% Rex come d to anyone

The fish was carefully crafted to perfection and the burger I ordered was very good! I enjoyed the…read morefood items, they were very delicious, would come again. There's one con though, there's rooms that people go in and there's lockers, not sure if those are areas you can eat but if you can then that's a pretty unique gimmick!

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.

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

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!

The kids at this school are really awesome. Over 20% of them play chess, and they do it very well…read more The trophy case is full of chess trophies, including several for placing in national championships. Many of their graduates go on to be Grand Masters. If your child is not into chess, perhaps they'd enjoy being on an award-winning soccer team...or basketball...or any of a number of sports. This is one of the few non-religious private schools in St. Louis. If you have kids of school age and live in the city, this is one of your best educational options. Chess teaches your kids patience, critical thinking skills, game theory, and it's a lot quieter than video games!