Welcome to Confluence, Mission & Vision

Welcome to Confluence, Mission & Vision

Mission Statement

As a collaborative network of unique schools in an urban setting, Confluence enriches the development of the whole child through exceptional opportunities that inspire critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. We empower graduates to become impactful contributors to their communities, the broader society, and an evolving world. 

Vision Statement

Our vision is to be the PreK — 12 school network of choice for students, staff, and families in the city of St. Louis.

Welcome to Confluence Academies!
Confluence Academies is a non-profit public charter school system that strives to provide the highest quality pre-collegiate education to students in pre-kindergarten through high school.

Confluence Academies is governed by one Board of Directors with one charter school sponsor – Saint Louis Public Schools.

Saint Louis Public Schools sponsors four sites- Old North Academy, South City Academy, Confluence Preparatory Academy, and Grand Center Arts Academy. Old North Academy serves students in PreK-8th grade. South City Academy serves students in grades PreK-8th grade. Confluence Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 9th-12th, and Grand Center Arts Academy serves students in grades 6th-12th. To learn more about SLPS as a charter school sponsor, click here.

Since its establishment in 2003, Confluence Academies has grown as a public charter school from one campus and 245 students to a network of five schools serving approximately 2,500 students.

Throughout its history, Confluence has become one of the most successful networks of public charter schools in the City of St. Louis and in Missouri. 

Our campuses include: