High School With a Purpose
At Kairos, we've moved beyond memorization and monotony. Instead, students at Kairos...
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Practice setting and achieving goals with a personal mentor
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Build personalized college and career plans
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Earn college credit through AP and Dual Enrollment courses
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Complete rigorous projects and paid internships
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Learn to present, collaborate, and lead
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Graduate with confidence and direction
Every Student Has a Mentor
At Kairos, mentors provide...
Regular one-on-one check-ins
Academic support across subjects
Goal-setting and accountability
Life guidance and relationship building
Planning for Real Life with Next Prep
At Kairos, students don't just dream about their future, they plan for it. With Next Prep, we eliminate the guesswork by introducing students to the skills and experiences they need to pursue a path that meets their personal education, income, and career goals.
Self Discovery
Assessments and activities uncover students’ individual interests, talents, and passions.
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Career Exploration
Weekly exposure to high-demand, skilled careers through presentations, job-shadowing, and site visits.
Watch: Career Exploration >
Professional Skills
Rigorous training on project management, active listening, technological agility, and other essential workplace skills.
Watch: Professional Skills >
Work-Based Learning
Paid internships at pathways-aligned employers focused on building industry-specific experience.
Pathway-Specific Prep
Credentials from vetted training partners both on and off-site, as well as through college dual credit.
Personalized Coaching
Mapping post-secondary choices such as: right-fit colleges, majors, apprenticeships, and internships.
Next Prep Program Partners
Ashanti's Kairos Story: Ready to Lead
"I came to Kairos looking for something different. And Kairos is definitely different. There were open spaces and personalized learning. It's what I imagine college will be like. But the most important thing is that there's a community who saw me for me.
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Kairos isn't just a school. It's a place that meets you where you are–and then challenges you to go further."
Student Life: A Place to Be Yourself
Student Advocacy
Kairos students have advocated for their community on student council, before the Kairos board, in the state capitol, and even in national leadership positions.
School Events
Kairos students regularly organize spirit weeks, pep rallies, cultural celebrations, dances, fundraisers, and more!
Clubs and Sports
Students have dedicated time each week to lead their own clubs and club sports–from basketball and cosmetology to gardening and flag football.
Student Initiatives
Students have built peer mentoring programs, organized study groups, and even planned community service projects to lift up our families and neighbors.
Arts and Creativity
Our art, band, and theater programs unleash creative freedom. Students organize plays, concerts, art shows, and run the Kraken News Network.
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Learn More
Read our profile of a Kairos Graduate.
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Explore the KAHS student council and its student-led initiatives.
High School Performance
100%
100% of Kairos students receive regular, one-on-one mentoring from a trusted adult at school.
3rd
Kairos is the 3rd highest performing non-selective high school in St. Louis for English scores.
Top 1%
Kairos is ranked in the top 1% nationwide for student sense of belonging on the Panorama survey.
10+
Kairos students score an average of 10 points higher on state assessments than their district peers.
1st
Kairos is the top performing non-selective high school in St. Louis for Government scores.
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The average Kairos student enters middle school 2 years behind in reading and is 2 years ahead by the time they reach 10th grade.
Details for Families
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Kairos Academies is a free, public charter school
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We're located in south St. Louis city at the intersection of Jefferson and Miami
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We're open to all students in grades 5-12 who reside in the city of St. Louis
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We are tuition-free
Ready to Become a Kraken?
Our team is happy to help you begin your personalized Kairos journey! Give us a call at 314-252-0602 or email us at enrollment@kairosacademies.org to explore your options for middle and high school.