Re-Imagining School for the 21st Century

Kairos Academies are free, award-winning public charter schools built for the 21st Century. Our innovative approach to Middle and High School empowers students to discover their own passion and purpose through personalized learning and one-on-one mentoring. Kairos students learn to connect what they learn in the classroom to the future they can choose for themselves. By graduation, your student will be a self-directed learner, leader, and citizen–ready to thrive at college, in a 21st century career, and in a free society.

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Your Child is Not Average

So we won’t give them an average, cookie-cutter education. Kairos personalizes every aspect of the learning experience to your student’s unique needs. Every Kairos student works with a mentor weekly to set personalized goals and build crucial executive functioning skills. And our educators challenge students to solve real-world problems together in creative class projects that inspire a culture of joy and lifelong learning.

“Kudos to the staff and faculty for their commitment to creating an inclusive, progressive, innovative, and successful learning environment for the kids.”

Carly, Kairos Parent

An Education Revolution

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Personalized Learning

Every child has unique strengths and weaknesses, so we play to their strengths and use coursework that adapts to every student’s needs an interests. With a laptop connected to an internet of resources, Kairos empowers students to learn in the way and at the pace that works best for them.

Student Agency

One-size-fits-all classes force kids to be followers, not leaders. However success in the real world requires independence–students must learn how to learn independently. At Kairos we teach students to manage their time and priorities just like a college student or modern professional.

One-on-One Mentoring

Kairos students meet with a personal mentor each week who helps them manage their time, habits, and relationships. Mentors work closely with families to help students make responsible choices about how, when, where, and with whom to learn. At Kairos, we believe students must learn to see the connection between their decisions and their outcomes.

Diverse-by-Design

Kairos students don’t just talk about working across lines of difference–they practice it daily through restorative justice and relationship building. Our diverse and inclusive community encourages students to embrace their individuality and welcome differences. Together we’ve built a community where students are known, cared for, valued, and supportive of one another.

Year-Round Education

Instead of a long summer break and even longer semesters, Kairos operates all year with breaks spread throughout. Students work hard each “cycle” and recharge for one to two weeks in between. During these breaks, faculty analyze student data, update families, and make adjustments so that the next cycle is even better for our students.

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Award-Winning Results

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Ranked #3 Charter Middle School in Missouri

U.S. News & World Report

#3 Public High School in

St. Louis for Student Achievement and Growth

Among non-selective, open enrollment high schools. Source: 2023 MAP Scores

2022 SLU PRiME Growth

Award Winner

for beating the odds in

student growth

Build a Plan, Pursue Your Future

Kairos Academies High School is fundamentally re-imagining the high school experience with Next Prep. We take the guesswork out of planning for the future by giving students the confidence and the skills to pursue the post-secondary path that allows them to meet their education, income, and life goals.