Discover Our Story
Intentional Education. Innovative Thinking. Individualized Growth.
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Academy of Scholars Leadership and Learning Center was founded in 2020 to reimagine education through a modern one-room schoolhouse model. Serving scholars in grades 6–11, the Academy provides a structured, college-preparatory academic program within a small, relationship-centered learning environment.
Our scholars engage in rigorous core coursework while exploring STEM, leadership, entrepreneurship, and project-based innovation. Through personalized instruction, mixed-grade collaboration, and experiential learning, scholars develop the critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills necessary for graduation and future academic success.
Explore Our Diverse Range of Academic Programs
Academy of Scholars Leadership and Learning Center offers a comprehensive academic program for middle and high school scholars, aligned with high school graduation requirements and college-preparatory standards. Scholars receive structured instruction in core subjects including English Language Arts, Mathematics (through Algebra and beyond), Science, and History, while also engaging in interdisciplinary studies that integrate STEM, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the arts.
Our curriculum combines rigorous coursework with project-based learning, experiential instruction, and personalized academic support. Scholars develop strong analytical, research, and communication skills while exploring real-world applications that prepare them for high school graduation, postsecondary education, and future careers.
Cultivate Your Future
Scholars develop responsibility and compassion through hands-on learning with plants, animals, and environmental stewardship.
Engineering the Future
Competition Science
Scholars at the Academy of Scholars Leadership and Learning Center participate in nationally recognized STEM challenges that encourage innovation, research, and real-world problem solving. Scholars engage in programs such as the Future City Competition and the Plant the Moon Challenge, where they investigate global and environmental issues, design solutions, and present their ideas through research, engineering, and collaboration.
Through hands-on STEM learning, teamwork, and critical thinking, scholars develop the creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills needed to become future innovators and leaders.
During the 2025–2026 academic year, Academy of Scholars students were named Regional Winners in the Future City Competition, demonstrating excellence in research, engineering design, and presentation. As regional champions, the team went on to represent the state of Missouri at the National Future City Competition in Washington, D.C., competing alongside top student teams from across the United States and internationally, including teams from China and other participating countries.
Where Scholars Learn, Lead, and Grow
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Collaborative Learning
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Character & Leadership
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Real-World Experiences
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Scholars in Action
Learning Deeply. Leading Confidently.
Learning at the Academy of Scholars extends beyond the classroom. Scholars regularly apply their knowledge through leadership experiences, community engagement, and hands-on projects that connect learning to the real world.
Scholars participate in activities such as:
• Model United Nations – Scholars research global issues, represent countries, and develop diplomatic solutions to international challenges while strengthening public speaking and critical thinking skills.
• Eat Green Grow Green Initiative – A scholar-led sustainability program where scholars explore gardening, hydroponics, and environmental stewardship while teaching communities how to grow food in small spaces.
• Community Impact Projects – Stus investigate real-world challenges such as food access, sustainability, and environmental responsibility, designing practical solutions that benefit their communities.
Through these experiences, scholars develop leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills while learning how to apply their education to meaningful real-world challenges.
