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Rosati-Kain Academy: Excellence, Spirituality, and Success

We believe that Rosati-Kain Academy is for the young woman who wants to be challenged, supported, and celebrated. It's a place where she can embrace her authentic self, be inspired by strong women, and belong to a sisterhood that empowers her to reach her fullest potential. With high expectations for character and a deep sense of faith, RKA helps her grow into the woman she is meant to be. 

We cultivate The Rosati Girl to lead and serve the world.

EXCELLENCE

• Academics: ⅔ student body earn Honor Roll recognition
• Leadership: Mayor’s Youth Cabinet, 2025 Archdiocesan MLK Model of Justice Award, Archbishop May Award, and Eagle Scout Honor
• Partnerships: College Credit and AP Coursework available through St. Louis University and St. Louis Community College
• Standards: Rosati graduation requirements exceed state requirements

SPIRITUALITY

History

• Faith of founding Sisters forged RKA’s trailblazing spirit
• 1947: R-K is the first high school in St. Louis to integrate and to welcome African-American students

Today

• Faith cultivates today’s Rosati Girl trailblazers in social justice and community service: 100+ hours completed by senior year
• Faith valued today: 40% student body is Catholic 
• Faith-based opportunities that are student-led: Dance Ministry, Lectoring, Altar Service, Black History Month Church Service honoring African-American Christian traditions
• Faith illuminates Virtus (Virtue) Scientia (Knowledge) Humilitas (Humility) Caritas (Love) as RKA anchors its spirit onto a different charism each year.

SUCCESS

• Athletics: 9 sports
• College Acceptance Rate: 100% 
• Matriculation: Harvard, Brown, University of Chicago, Trinity in Dublin, and Washington University among other first-rate schools 
• Retention of Faculty & Staff: 100% in 2024-25
• Student Demographics: 50+ zip codes

YOUR SUPPORT IS AN INVESTMENT

80%+ students receive financial aid now. Upon graduation, the RKA trend is that universities award our seniors an average of $12 million in grants and scholarships. 

Invest your financial gift in the cultivation of Rosati Girls who will lead and serve the world.