Ascension Catholic School

Where Faith, Family and Academic Excellence are United as One

 

Letter from the Principal

Thank you for your interest in Ascension School.  We are a faith-based community committed to  serving families and helping students reach their full potential.  Our program challenges students academically, personally and spiritually through a rigorous and supportive curriculum.  A focus on personal accountability and service to others develops young men and women equipped to make a difference in the world around them.  Our graduates attend the best private high schools in the St. Louis area and find success both in and out of the classroom.


If you would like to know more about how your family can become part of our family, please set up a time to visit and come see for yourself!

      Mr. Joe Kilmade, Principal

"The girls that come from Ascension to Villa Duchesne have a strong foundation in faith, academics, and a work ethic that serves them well as they grow and mature through their high school years. Your girls come to Villa with open hearts and open minds ready to share and develop the gifts that God has given to them. They are leaders in the classroom, in the Chapel and on the playing fields, as well as in other areas like Service Learning, Theatre, Show Choir, Mock Trial, Science Olympiad, National Honor Society and our International Exchange Program.These girls move forward from Villa Duchesne and attend some of the best colleges and universities in the nation and experience great success there as well."

Therese Hagemeister Director of Enrollment Management, Villa Duchesne High School

"Our Ascension graduates arrive at SLUH ready for the challenges and rewards of our Jesuit formation, including rigorous academics, expansive co-curriculars, and Catholic character development, Ascension's partnership with us is a powerful one, as its graduates are focused, mindful, and balanced. We are delighted with the strong young men that Ascension produces every year."

Fr. Ian Gibbons, S.J. Principal, St. Louis University High School

"Students from Ascension Catholic School embody the characteristics of a De Smet Jesuit Spartan. They are examples of men for and with others who consistenly get involved with co-curriculars like campus ministry, digital media, robotics, theatre and athletics while maintaining an average grade point of 3.5. (Note: Some students are well above a 4.00 GPA)." 

Tim Sullivan Director of Admissions, De Smet Jesuit High School

"As a graduate of Ascension School, I was not overwhelmed compared to my peers freshman year. I had no problem balancing school work with a fall sport. I have been a member of National Honor Society, an active participant in several clubs, on Student Council, and a varsity athlete. Thank you Ascension for starting my drive for academic achievement!"

Emily Ascension Class of 2014 / Cor Jesu Class of 2018

"Ascension prepared me on all different levels! They taught me hard work ethic, how to stay organized, and how to really study independently."

Lizzie Ascension Class of 2018 / Villa Duchesne Class of 2022

"Ascension undoubtedly helped me prepare for high school. It allowed me to test into 3 honors classes. A lot of the material I am currently learning in honors biology, I have already learned in my science class at Ascension. My english class as Ascension helped me with writing class skills, and with all of the writing i have to do now, I feel ahead of the rest of my class. Overall, Ascension prepared me for high school extremely well."

Taylor Ascension Class of 2017 / St. Joseph's Academy Class of 2021

"As I've started high school, I have come to realize how lucky I was to have such an amazing head start. All the teachers I had at Ascension pushed me to succeed. I feel like I was well prepared and well cared for at Ascension!"

Ben Ascension Class of 2017 / SLUH Class of 2021

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