St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts

Public Charter | Grades: K-2
Address
1220 Olive Street Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63103

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About this school

Mission

We believe that every child deserves a transformative learning experience. Through our unique and proven approach to educating children, we develop each student's agency to tell dynamic stories and excel in any space they occupy. St. Louis Voices Academy will nurture a generation of leaders who bring a critical eye to the world around them, uplift important and diverse stories, and chart their own course. We will work with parents, administrators and teachers to create a critical lens through which our students can view the world around them, and empower them to make an impact on their community.

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Our pillars

We take a practical approach to eduction and meeting students where they are — immersed in media, storytelling and content. The pillars of our educational model focus on developing modern skills to equip students for life outside the classroom.

Pillar 1

Media and Storytelling

Media is the tool our students use to create their own stories, as well as demonstrate their findings and understanding of educational themes. ‍ Students learn to use different mediums, print, digital and internet, including the use of audio, photography, video, and printing equipment, software and internet application to manipulate and publish content.
Pillar 2

Real-World Inquiry

Learning is active and students are engaged in discovery, grappling, and meaning-making. We define inquiry as the process of asking questions and seeking answers. Students develop the problem-solving skills to seek answers inside and outside of school.
Pillar 3

Whole Child Development

Our students are not just academic outcomes: they are human beings who have unique ideas, feelings, and aspirations. We honor this by helping students understand and articulate their strengths, identify and communicate emotions, and implement strategies to work through challenging emotions.
Pillar 4

Progressive Learner Autonomy

Controlling every aspect of students’ academic and social lives does not create independent thinkers. We provide our learners with autonomy that creates a sense of self-efficacy and self-confidence in students' abilities to successfully navigate in different learning environments and their community.

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Core values

Community • Commitment • Courage Confidence • Compassion •  Celebration

Key Upcoming Dates

  • Early Enrollment Application Open Date: SchoolAppSTL Participating School 2025/2026 Application Opens October 14th, 2024

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School Hours

Core School Hours No
Before School Care No
After School Care No

Transportation

School Bus No
Post Activity Transportation No
After School Transportation No
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Cost

Tuition Free
Financial Assitance N/A
Uniform Yes
USDA Food Program No
Free Breakfast No
Free Lunch No

Staffing

Principal
Parent Coordinator Steward Stiles-Associate Director of Student Recruitment & Family Partnership sstiles@stlouisvoicesacademy.org 314-721-4864
Teachers On Staff N/A
Teachers Returning from Last Year N/A%
Nurses On Staff N/A
Counselors On Staff N/A
Social Workers On Staff N/A
Special Education No
ESOL No

Student Diversity

Total Students N/A
American Indian / Alaska Native N/A
Asian N/A
Black N/A
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander N/A
Hispanic N/A
White N/A
Multiracial N/A
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Male N/A
Female N/A
Limited English Proficient N/A
Students With Disabilities N/A
Low Income N/A
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Student Learning
City Average State Average
0 0 Missouri Assessment Program
Title This School City Average State Average
English Language Arts 0 0 23.9% 46.8%
Mathematics 0 0 20.2% 41.0%
Science 0 0 21.6% 40.3%
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0 0 Academic Growth
Title This School City Average State Average
English Language Arts 0 0 50.7% 49.9%
Mathematics 0 0 50.8% 50.0%
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Safety & Climate
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0 0 Attendance
Title This School City Average State Average
Attendance Rate 0 0 52.3% 76.5%
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0 0 Bullying Incidents
Title This School City Average State Average
On Basis of Race/Nationality 0 0 0.0% 0.1%
On Basis of Gender 0 0 0.0% 0.2%
On Basis of Disability 0 0 0.0% 0.0%
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0 0 Discipline
Title This School City Average State Average
Out of School Suspensions (OSS) 0 0 6.4% 3.6%
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Teacher Profile
City Average State Average
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Title This School City Average State Average
Average Years of Experience 0 0 7.3 12.7
% of Teachers with Advanced Degrees 0 0 37.1% 58.7%
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0 0 Students per Teacher
Title This School City Average State Average
Students per Teacher 0 0 15.9 18.3
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Education Focus

Music No
Visual and Performing Arts Yes
World Languages No
Technology Yes
Special Education No

Activities

Activities with Partner Organizations N/A
After School Clubs N/A
Sports N/A
Visual and Performing Arts N/A

School Visits & Enrollment

Application Open Date SchoolAppSTL Participating School 2025/2026 Application Opens October 14th, 2024
Application Deadline
Application Fee
Interview Required No
Student Required to live within city limits? No
School Tours or Shadow Days? Yes
Requirements / Recommended Tests
Enrollment Criteria
Enrollment Contact Associate Director of Student Recruitment & Family Partnership Steward Stiles sstiles@stlouisvoicesacademy.org 314-721-4864

Statistical Archive

St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts 2023