As a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States, Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School is an independent, Catholic school for boys and girls age three through sixth grade and young women grades seven through twelve.
Mission Statement
Inspired by the vision of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart, Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School strives to educate the heart and mind of each child in a nurturing and challenging environment. We are dedicated to educating the whole child and preparing our students for lives of faith in God, integrity, leadership and service to others.
Our mission is to transform the world, one child at a time.
The foundation of our mission and educational philosophy are the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. These give meaning and purpose to our objectives and unite us through a common thread with other Sacred Heart schools around the world. The strength of Sacred Heart education lies in the building of relationships around our values. Serious in principles, strong in studies and rich in the spirit of love and life, we are a Catholic school which takes great pride in living Saint Madeleine Sophie's vision.
Students
Oak Hill Early Childhood Program (ages 3-4 and kindergarten) 48 boys & girls
Oak Hill Elementary School (grades 1-6) 243 boys & girls
Villa Duchesne Middle School (grades 7-8) 86 young women
Villa Duchesne High School (grades 9-12) 333 young women
Faculty
We have 34 faculty members at Oak Hill and 57 faculty members at Villa Duchesne committed to Sacred Heart education.
Campus
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School sits on a lush, 60-acre wooded campus in Frontenac. With breathtaking views of nature, it inspires our students to discover and develop their talents in a tranquil setting. The century-old log cabin on our campus originally housed the Religious of the Sacred Heart as well as our first kindergarten class. It stands today as a tribute to our humble beginnings even as our modern facilities expand to meet the needs of students in the 21st century.
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Facilities
• 500-seat chapel
• 2 libraries & multi-media centers
• Science, computer & language labs
• 5 visual arts studios
• Performing arts auditorium
• State-of-the-art outdoor track
• Indoor swimming pool
• Fitness center & dance studio
• 2 gymnasiums
• 4 playing fields
• 8 tennis courts
• Campus-wide wireless Internet access
Alumnae/i
We claim more than 7,000 alumnae/i as part of our school family, including graduates of the City House and Barat Hall. They are linked with 52,000 Sacred Heart alumnae/i in the United States and thousands more in 43 countries.
Why choose an all-girls education for middle school and high school? Villa Duchesne's graduating classes, including the Class of 2010, enjoy 100 percent college placement and are accepted into prestigious colleges and universities around the world.
Memberships
Our membership and accreditations include Independent Schools of St. Louis, Independent Schools Association of the Central States, National Association of Independent Schools, North Central Association, Network of Sacred Heart Schools and National Catholic Education Association.
Additional Resources
Independent Schools of St. Louis
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
National Association of Independent Schools
North Central Association
National Catholic Educators Association
International Society of the Sacred Heart
