Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls

The First All-Girls Public School In Missouri

NOW ENROLLING for 2023- 2024


Welcome to Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls! Hawthorn is the first public all-girls school in Missouri. We provide middle and high school girls a high quality, college preparatory education with a particular focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Hawthorn opened in 2015 and graduated our first class of seniors in 2021. 

Hawthorn is the first school of its kind, an all-girls’ public charter school offering all St. Louis families the opportunity to choose a single-sex school for their middle and high school daughters. Hawthorn provides young women with the academic background, self-esteem, and leadership skills that will enable them to succeed in college and beyond.

Our dedication to student advancement, success, and student/parent/guardian support will not waiver during this COVID-19 pandemic and, if anything, will increase as this unique situation demands. Hawthorn teachers and staff remain committed to ensuring the physical, mental, and emotional health of our entire student body. We understand how the waves of constant change are challenging all of us. We are with you!

Click here for updates regarding Academics, Enrollment, Transportation, Health and Wellness for the 2022-23 School Year

 

In accordance with Missouri law, for information on the Missouri Course Access Program (MOCAP), see the Hawthorn Virtual Education Policy.

Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls is a Title I school. Parents can review the entire plan here

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Culture

Culture

Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls is a college preparatory school with a rigorous academic program. The faculty and staff of Hawthorn sets high expectations inside and outside the classroom and provides the academic and developmental support to reach those expectations.

At Hawthorn, we realize that supporting the "whole girl" is essential to our students’ growth and development into competent, confident young women. We have the people and structures in place to meet girls where they are and work with them to build self-esteem, healthy relationships and to make good choices.

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Stem

Hawthorn's curriculum has a particular focus on STEM: science, technology, engineering and math to best prepare our students for the career opportunities of the future and to aim to close the STEM gender gap. Beginning in middle school, the curriculum includes two periods of math, as well as introductory programming. The STEM courses are typically taught from an interdisciplinary approach and required work is complete within project teams, similar to real world work environments.

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STEM

Learn About EnrollmentIs Hawthorn Right for You?

Learn more about what makes Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls so special. 

Even during the COVID-19 outbreak, we are creating ways for prospective students to find out what is so great about the Hawthorn sisterhood. Please explore our website and follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

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