Logos High School
| Logos High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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9137 Old Bonhomme Rd, St Louis, MO 63132 Suburban | |
| Accreditation | Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Tuition | $32,000 |
| Website | https://logosschool.org |
Logos High School is an independent
private high school located in Olivette, Missouri. It is accredited through the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
.
History
Logos High School was founded in 1970 in a warehouse. It was originally founded to assist troubled adolescents obtain a
GED. Within a year, the mission had expanded to giving a full high school education to troubled teens. The original layout of the school was classrooms with pillows and sofas instead of chairs and desks. Student Therapy was introduced from the start of Logos High School to help students. Eventually the school grew into a 4-year program and leased and later bought a former grade school from Ladue School District
.
In 1991, the school expanded to include grades 7–8 with their own separate class room. In 2008, the school expanded to include 6th grade as well. Since Logos High's inception, over 2,000
St. Louis Public Radio, Dr. Boyd-Fenger says many students leave after 2 years for public high schools after "being pointed in the right direction" and vigorous discussion between staff, parents and administration. The school annually receives $1 million from various alumni and donors for financial aid for incoming students.[2]
References
- ^ "About Us". Logosschool.org. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ O'Connor, Áine. "For students 'disenchanted' with traditional education, Logos School is a therapeutic alternative". News.stlpublicradio.org. Retrieved 18 February 2019.