Shine Bright. Be Brilliant.
Sharing the Love of the Heart of Christ is at the heart of everything we do.
Quick facts
11:1
STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO
88%
FACULTY WITH A MASTER’S DEGREE OR HIGHER
42% FACULTY & STAFF THAT ARE CJA ALUMNAE
90+ ELECTIVES OFFERED
35 COLLEGE-CREDIT COURSES OFFERED
570 STUDENTS ENROLLED
40+ CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
96% STUDENTS INVOLVED IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
100% STUDENTS ATTEND 4-YEAR COLLEGE
97%
JUNIORS AND SENIORS ENROLLED IN AT LEAST ONE COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE
Mrs. Kathleen Wobbe Pottinger ‘88 DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE
Dr. Meghan Bohac DEAN OF ACADEMICS
Sr. Susan Marie Krupp, ASCJ '76 PRESIDENT
Cor Jesu Academy, a Catholic, collegepreparatory school founded by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, offers an academically challenging program, committed to the total education of young women. Inspired by the charism, "Sharing the love of the Heart of Christ," students embrace personal dignity, faith, integrity and compassion.
Excellence Starts Here
Cor Jesu offers a college-preparatory curriculum grounded in excellence. Students are empowered to think critically, collaborate thoughtfully and take ownership of their success. Our faculty fosters a love of learning that encourages students to go beyond expectations.
Learn more or browse our curriculum guide at corjesu.org/academics
Courses Offered
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accounting
Broadcast Technology I, II
Ind. Study in Broadcast Technology
Business Leadership
C++ Programming
Computer Science
Discoveries
Computer Science
Fundamentals
Digital Photography
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Motion Graphics in Broadcasting I, II
Multimedia Productions
Personal Finance
Yearbook I, II
Ind. Study in Yearbook
Journalism
ENGLISH
Introduction to Composition and Literature
World Literature
Honors World Literature
American Literature
ACP American Literature*
ACP Am. Lit. /ACP Writing /AP Lang & Comp /AP /
ACC US Hist./Am. Studies*
British Literature
Creative Writing
Early British Lit/Lit Comp*
Essay Writing*
Folklore, Fairy Tales, Legends and Myths
Irish Literature
Late British Lit./Lit Comp*
Novels/Lit & Comp*
Rhetoric/Language Comp*
Special Topics in English
FINE ARTS
Introduction to the Fine Arts Art
Drawing I, II*
Design I, II*
Ceramics I, II*, III*
Painting I
Portfolio/Studio Art*
Studio Art*
Music
Chamber Orchestra
Concert Choir I, II, III & IV
Handbell Ensemble, Adv.
Handbell Ensemble
Ind. Study in Music
Music Theory, Adv.
Music Theory*
Piano Lab
Theatre Arts
Acting & Improvisation
Advanced Musical Theatre
Children’s Theatre Production
Ind. Study in Theatre
Stage Directing
Ind. Study in Theatre
Stage Management
Oral Communications
MATHEMATICS
Algebra I
Algebra I Accelerated
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Algebra II
Honors Alg II/Trig
Pre-College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Intro to Statistics
AP Statistics*
AP Calculus AB/
ACC Calculus I*
Honors Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus BC/ACC
Calculus I & II*
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Physical Education I, II
Health Education
Introduction to Dance, Adv. Dance
Fitness for Life
Lifetime Sports
Development
Physical Education Assistant
Sample Freshman Schedule
SCIENCE
Biology
Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
Physics
Honors Physics
Anatomy & Physiology I, II
AP Physics C: Mechanics*
AP/ACC Chemistry*
AP/ACP Biology*
Ecology/Environmental
Science
Forensic Science
Genetics
Honors Independent Science Research
Honors Introduction to Engineering
SOCIAL STUDIES
World History I
World History II
AP World History*
United States History
AP/ACC United States History*
Art History*
AP/ACC US Hist./Am. Studies/ ACP Am. Lit./ACP
Writing/ AP Lang. & Comp.*
American Politics/U.S. Government and Politics*
Comparative Government & Politics*
Law and the Legal System
Psychology*
Psychology of the Individual Psychology–Adjustment and Abnormality
Special Topics in History
THEOLOGY
Theology I, II, III, IV
ACC Theology IV*
WORLD LANGUAGES
French I, II
ACC French III, IV*
French Language & Culture*
Latin I, II
ACC/AP Latin III, IV*
Honors Latin V (Independent Study)
Mandarin Chinese I, II
ACC Mandarin
Chinese III, IV*
Spanish I, II, III, IV
ACC Spanish III, IV*
Spanish Language & Culture*
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
Study Skills
*denotes college credit class List is reflective of the '25 - '26 school year. Course offerings are subject to change.
Student L earningCenter
The Student Learning Center (SLC) empowers students intellectually through a range of academic support services. On-site educators are available to any student in all subjects, whether she needs clarity on a specific concept or broader academic support.
All Freshmen
are enrolled in Study Skills, a course focused on academic preparedness for high school, taught by the SLC staff.
Career,College and Center
The CCW seeks to support students throughout their four years at Cor Jesu and beyond. From day one, students are paired with a wellness counselor and a college counselor, offering individualized guidance every step of the way. Through intentional career initiatives, students are encouraged to explore interests and discover possibilities as they prepare for their future.
Career
Corporate Partners Initiative
From the moment they arrive, Cor Jesu students begin exploring their passions and potential careers. Through our unique Corporate Partners Initiative, they gain handson experience with top St. Louis companies, building confidence and career readiness beyond the classroom.
College
Learn more and see the list of organizations at corjesu.org/cpi
From the very first year, students work with a dedicated college counselor to explore their strengths, guide them in their academic journey, prepare competitive applications, and find their best-fit college.
Wellness
Each student is assigned a wellness counselor who works with them to discover who they are and embrace who they are becoming.
Learn more at corjesu.org/career-college-wellness
Home is where the sacred heart is.
At Cor Jesu, faith is a lived experience. We welcome every student into a community rooted in love, compassion and purpose. Whether Catholic or not, each girl is invited to explore her identity and grow in her understanding of what it means to Share the Love of the Heart of Christ.
A ministry of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
At Cor Jesu Academy, we take great pride in knowing our students, by name and by heart. We strive to lead with an example of love, imparting to our girls the true meaning of Sharing the Love of the Heart of Christ.
– SR. SUSAN
MARIE KRUPP, ASCJ ’76, PRESIDENT OF COR JESU ACADEMY
Learn more at corjesu.org/faith-formation
A Cor Jesu student's faith journey includes:
• Robust Campus Ministry activities
• Four years of Theology classes
• First Friday all-school liturgies
• Study of the Charism
• Personal connections with religious sisters
• Service opportunities
• Monthly Eucharistic Adoration
• Annual Retreats
Leadership and Service
Whether leading a club, captaining a team or participating in Student Council, our students are given space to lead. All Chargers complete meaningful service work that connects their talents with the needs of the world.
Funderwear
TOGETHER, CJA AND ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY
COLLECTED 111,930 PAIRS OF SOCKS AND UNDERWEAR TO BENEFIT ST. PATRICK CENTER
Penny Queen:
CJA RAISED OVER $34,000 IN JUST ONE WEEK FOR THE 2025 PENNY QUEEN CHARITIES
CJA STUDENTS COLLECTED $2,440 AND OVER 2,850 cans FOR THE AFFTON CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY DURING TWO FOOD DRIVES IN THE FALL AND SPRING LAST SCHOOL YEAR
Service
Saturdays
OVER 1,000 HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES MADE FOR ST. ANTHONY'S FOOD PANTRY AND ST. PATRICK CENTER
Athletics
Athletics are an extension of our educational mission, grounded in our values of teamwork, leadership, perseverance and respect. With competitive teams across freshmen, junior varsity and varsity levels, and nocut options available each season, our program encourages students of all skill levels to grow, compete and thrive in a supportive, values-driven environment.
2024-2025 Final Fours
Basketball • Softball • Dance
2024-2025 State Champions
Lacrosse • Soccer
It’s the newest addition to CJA Athletics and the first all-girls private school team in St. Louis not co-opted with another school.
Learn more at corjesu.org/athletics
Fine Arts
Cor Jesu’s vibrant Fine Arts programs empower students to explore their passions through visual and performing arts. Whether on stage, at the canvas or in the orchestra, students build skills, express their unique voice and find community through creative expression.
18 Musicians qualified to compete in the State Music Festival Speech Team took First Place in the Christian Interscholastic Speech League (CISL)
It feels like home because it is.
Cor Jesu feels like home because of the sense of belonging that fills our halls. Families quickly see that Cor Jesu is more than a school—it is a place where young women are known, loved and inspired to become their best selves.
Disance is no obsacle
Cor
Carpool & Shuttle:
We provide lists of neighboring students so families may arrange carpools to and from school. Cor Jesu also offers a shuttle service for St. Charles County students. The shuttle picks up and drops off at a designated location each day for an annual fee.
Profile of a CJA gradu a e
At Cor Jesu, every student is welcomed and celebrated for who she is on her first day and who she’ll be on her last. We empower bright students to recognize and use their gifts, so they become brilliant women who are compelled to Share the Love of the Heart of Christ wherever they go.
Cor Jesu graduates join a network of over
6,890 alumna who are diverse in their passions, careers, and life pursuits.
95% OF OUR STUDENTS RECEIVED A MERIT SCHOLARSHIP TO COLLEGE
83% ARE STAYING IN THE MIDWEST
63% ARE ATTENDING PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES 29% ARE ATTENDING CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES
ON AVERAGE, STUDENTS EARN ABOUT 27 COLLEGE CREDITS BEFORE GRADUATION
ACADEMICS
The CJA Difference
FAITH & GUIDANCE
5 SISTERS ON CAMPUS
SERVE AS PRESIDENT, TEACHERS, CAMPUS MINISTERS AND STAFF
COLLEGE & CAREER PREP
Corporate Partners Initiative
SMALL CLASS SIZE:
18
STUDENTS ON AVERAGE
STRONG TEACHER-STUDENT
Relationships
STUDENT SUPPORT
Student Learning Center
AVAILABLE TO ALL
Study Skills Curriculum
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLES TIME MANAGEMENT BACKWARDS PLANNING STUDYING STRATEGIES
EXP3
Career Day + SUMMER PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, MEDICINE AND MORE
AVAILABLE TO ALL AT NO COST 90+ CO-CURRICULARS
COMMUNITY & SPIRIT
100% OF FRESHMEN TAKE STUDY SKILLS
VIBRANT School Spirit Delicious
PEANUT-FREE MEALS BY FLYNN'S FOODS
1 FACILITY DUO DOG TRACKER, OUR LOVABLE SCHOOL LAB
A Lifetime Investment
We believe that cost should never be a barrier to a Cor Jesu education.
• Need-based and merit scholarships available
• Legacy scholarships support multi-generational families
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Since the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus founded Cor Jesu Academy in 1956, our goal has been to make a high-quality Catholic education accessible to any academically-qualified young woman.
Scholarships
We offer a variety of scholarship opportunities: merit-based scholarships, legacy awards and traditional financial aid. Students will be considered for merit and legacy awards based on information included in their applications. All families interested in receiving need-based tuition assistance should complete an application on the FACTS Tuition Management website. That application will be available starting September 5, 2025, at corjesu.org/tuition.
Merit Awards Test Scores Grades
• NWEA - RIT score of 250+ in math, 235+ in language and 240+ in reading
Sacred Heart Award
$5,000
Forli Award
(named in honor of Blessed Clelia’s home in Italy)
$3,000
Macklind Award (named in honor of Cor Jesu’s original location)
$2,500
• SSAT, ITBS, ERB or Stanford Achievement99th percentile in core composite
• MAP – Advanced in BOTH Math and Language Arts
• IAR – Level 5 A- or higher in all academic classes
• NWEA - Must meet TWO of the following: RIT score of 250+ in math, 235+ in language and 240+ in reading
• SSAT, ITBS, ERB or Stanford Achievement98th percentile in core composite
• No MAP equivalent A- or higher in all academic classes
• NWEA - Must meet ONE of the following: RIT score of 250+ in math, 235+ in language and 240+ in reading
• SSAT, ITBS, ERB or Stanford Achievement97th percentile in core composite
• IAR – Level 4
• No MAP equivalent A- or higher in all academic classes
If you don’t see your child’s standardized test listed, please reach out to the admissions team for the appropriate scholarship criteria. Scholarships are awarded based on the most recent standardized test results prior to admission.
Additional Awards
Legacy of Love Award:
$1,000 award to any daughter of a Cor Jesu Academy alumna.
*Financial aid awards are renewable based on the family’s annual calculated financial need.
*Merit awards are renewed annually based on student standing: students must uphold a GPA of 3.75 or higher and at least 90% attendance record.
2025-26 ANNUAL TUITION AND FEES: $21,675
September 5 FACTS application opens for the Class of 2030 (use 2024 tax info) September 5 –October 31 Class of 2030 FACTS application and award notification period
ohanford@corjesu.org (314) 312-2688 Julie Flatley Dame ’94 Assistant Director of Admissions
jdame@corjesu.org (314) 300-6342 Katie Martin Admissions Assistant
kmartin@corjesu.org (314) 312-0771
For questions regarding tuition and financial aid, please contact Stephanie Monnig Hoelscher ‘89, Director of Finance, at shoelscher@corjesu.org. Olivia Hanford ‘17 Director of Admissions
To learn more about the admissions process, or for general admissions questions, please email admissions@corjesu.org.
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