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- Our 2007 expansion provides additional classrooms, a media center, field house, student commons and bookstore.
- Students take four courses per semester and graduate with 32 credits, among the highest in the Midwest.
- Vianney students participate in the art club, chess team, choir, jazz band, language honor societies, mock trial team, newspaper staff, photo club, student council and technology club, among many others.
- Our volleyball team won 16 state championships with the most recent title in 2011. Also, during the 2010-2011 school year, our soccer team placed 2nd in the state and our baseball team placed 3rd in the state as well.
- Vianney uses a “4-by-4 block schedule,” with four, 90-minute classes per day. A daily 30-minute “Encore” period allows students to work ahead, attend co-curricular meetings or seek assistance from teachers or counselors.
- Vianney is recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
- Our current enrollment is 635, representing 70 ZIP codes and 50 grade schools and parishes. Vianney draws students from across St. Louis city and county, from Jefferson and Franklin counties, and from the Metro East.
- We have a student/teacher ratio of 13-to-1.
- About 99 percent of Vianney seniors go on to college, with about half of them receiving scholarship offers.
- About half of Vianney juniors and seniors earn college credits offered through St. Louis University and the University of Missouri – St. Louis.
News & Noteworthy
- 02/25/2012 - Placement Test for Accepted Applicants
- 03/14/2012 - Class of 2016 Celebration Night
- 04/14/2012 - Class of 2016 Fun Day
Why?
Experience our Family Spirit each and every day:- Eat at the world famous Griffin Cafe
- Prepare for the future and be engaged: 4x4 Block Schedule
- Grow in your faith everyday in the Catholic, Marianist tradition
- Strive to be the best:
- Our Varsity Chess Team was the best in the nation, winning the National Championship;
- The JV Chess Team was not far behind, finishing 2nd in the nation!
- Sports success is easy as 1, 2, 3 - Volleyball took 1st in the state, Soccer won 2nd and Baseball fought to a 3rd place finish!
- There are limitless opportunities to pick up Activities that interest you!
What?
There are so many great choices for Catholic education in St. Louis…what makes Vianney unique?- 4×4 Block Schedule – Vianney is one of the only schools in the Midwest with the 4×4 block.
- Size – an average of 635 students - Vianney is large enough to compete at the highest levels and offer many opportunities, but also small enough you can actually PARTICIPATE!
- Leadership – Freshman take a required Leadership class amid other available programs that instill the qualities and characteristics of leaders in our students.
- Family Spirit – Through the Marianist mission of the school we nurture an atmosphere of camaraderie and Family around the school. Schedule a visit and find out yourself.
When?
When can you check all of this great stuff out? Take a look at the Admissions Timeline. It has all of the important dates and events you'll need to be aware of throughout the Admissions process. Also:- Schedule a Visit: 8th graders can “Shadow” a current student and go through a normal day of school at Vianney. See what it’s like to be a Griffin firsthand!
- Not in 8th grade? No problem! 7th graders get an opportunity to Shadow in the Spring, so contact us at that time!
- High School Night at St. John Vianney High School: September 27th at 7 pm
- St. John Vianney High School’s Open House: November 6th from 12 pm – 4 pm
How?
Factors considered for acceptance:- Evidence of average to exceptional achievement on grade school records
- Favorable evaluations regarding citizenship / effort
- Scores in the top 50% (national average) or better on the standardized tests
- scores below 50% will require additional communication to determine if the student can succeed in our program.
- Involvement in school, church, community or other extracurricular activities
- Being Catholic is not a requirement; we welcome students of many faiths into the Vianney family
- The student and family participate in an interview process before acceptance
References / Links
GUIDANCE:
Vianney focuses on Career Discovery and College Preparation for all of our students.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Scholarships are available for incoming students.
TUITION ASSISTANCE:
If you need tuition assistance, learn more here.
ACTIVITIES:
Learn more about Activities and Clubs available.
ATHLETICS:
Interested in Athletics? Start here
Alumni
- Bob Cassilly, artist and owner of the St. Louis City Museum
- Trent Green, St. Louis Rams football player
- Dan Harbaugh, president, Ronald McDonald House
- Larry Jehling, O.D., owner of Clarkson Eyecare
- Mark Klose, local radio personality
- Mark Lamping, past president of St. Louis Cardinals Baseball
- Dan McLaughlin, local sportscaster
- Scott Touzinsky, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist, volleyball
Who?
Mr. Tom Mulvihill
Admissions Director
Phone: 314-965-4853 x142
Email: tmulvihill@vianney.com
