Developing Men for Others since 1999

Our History

In the fall of 1997, Father Paul Sheridan, S.J., formed a committee of educators and community stakeholders to explore opportunities to remove barriers to education that many low-income and minority students in the community were experiencing.  The founders of Loyola Academy chose to follow the NativityMiguel Model which includes an extended school day and year, a small student body, a rigorous academic program, wrap-around services to serve the whole student and continued supports following graduation.

Loyola Academy of St. Louis welcomed its first class in September 1999 as a Jesuit middle school for 6th-8th grade young men, residing within St. Louis University High School, and moved into its currently school building in June 2008.

In the fall of 2023, Loyola Academy will welcome its first class of 4th and 5th grade students.

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Expressions

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A Word from Math Teacher, Adam Hale

Loyola Academy is a special place, and it gives me immeasurable pride to be a part of the amazing work we do here – never more so than during COVID. Despite the incredible challenges faced by our community, we worked together to provide our students with the top quality education that they deserve. It was truly inspirational!”

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Reflections from Friend of Loyola, Faith Barnes

As we navigated the pandemic, the teachers and administrators worked tirelessly to ensure students were set up for success. Donors and volunteers went above and beyond to make sure that financial capacity was in no way diminished. We all worked together with the students in mind. That’s what family does!”

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Encouragement from Science Teacher, Fernando Vigil

Growth in a dry land

The number of students that were able to grow and even flourish during this very difficult time in our world was astounding. It brings great joy to my heart, and I am truly grateful to have been a witness to that growth. This reminds us that growth and beauty are always possible; no matter the circumstances.”

In Their Own Words: What Our Students Had To Say About The Matter...

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LONDYN

…ON THE BEST THING ABOUT  RETURNING TO IN-PERSON LEARNING.

“I was excited about returning to school so I can see all of my friends, and learn more so I can get my grades up.”

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JAYONN

…ON WHAT HE’D LIKE TO MOST THANK THE DONORS FOR.

.. for allowing me to go to Loyola so I can hopefully get a scholarship to a good high school. I’d like to go to St. Mary’s or CBC.”

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TY

…ON HIS PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.

“If I don’t make it to the NFL, my backup plan is to work in banking or in I.T.”

We’re not just a school…

We’re a family…for life…