Apply to Momentum Academy Today! All applications received will be in the applicant pool for the lottery. Momentum Academy is more than a place where we teach our scholars. It is also the families, faculty and staff that focus on those scholars each and every day to make them the best leaders they can be. Apply Today! Momentum Academy is one of 13 St. Louis public charter organizations working together to simplify the initial application process into a single, easy-to-use form, SchoolAppSTL, which can be filled out on any electronic device. The application enables you to apply to our school in under 3 minutes, making the process of applying to schools easier, more accessible, and more transparent. To apply to our schools, go to SchoolAppSTL. Apply for Enrollment Interested in applying to Momentum Academy? Fill out an application form today and start your scholar’s journey toward academic excellence. Apply Today Important Dates 2026-2027 School Year Applications Open: October 1, 2025 Submit Early Applications By*: March 1, 2026 Receive Offers By: March 9, 2026 Select One School By*: March 22, 2026 *Families may choose to remain on waitlists Note: If you have been waitlisted, you may choose to remain on our waitlist until you are made an offer at a later date Parent + Family FAQs Learn more about the Momentum experience! FAQs I can’t find solid black shoes. Can my scholar wear shoes that are not solid black? We prefer for scholars to wear solid black shoes with black socks because it is the most uniform look and helps avoid distractions during the school day. However, if you are unable to acquire a solid black pair, please contact the Dean of Scholars at your scholar’s school. The Dean of Scholars will make the final determination on acceptable shoes. Does Momentum Academy offer a virtual learning option? Yes! See the MOCAP homeschool program. We also provide short-term virtual learning for scholars/with Covid-19 or other major illnesses. What is the school day schedule? Our academic school day is from 8:00am-3:15pm, Monday-Thursday, and from 8:00am-2:00pm on Fridays. Breakfast is available each day from 7:30am-8:15am. What athletics teams are offered at Momentum Academy? Momentum Academy offers a variety of athletic opportunities for our scholars including: 3rd/4th grade basketball (co-ed) 5th-8th grade girls’ basketball and boys’ basketball K-1st, 2nd/3rd, 4th/5th grade soccer for boys and girls 6-8th grade girls’ volleyball 3rd-5th grade girls on the run 3rd-8th grade girls dance and poms squad Our elementary athletics are run through the YMCA and our Upper Academy athletics teams are part of the St. Louis City Charter School Athletics League. How large are the class sizes at Momentum Academy? What is the student/teacher ratio? At Momentum Academy, our goal is to ensure that each scholar in the classroom is given access to excellent learning opportunities. Our instructional model allows for a student/teacher ratio of approximately 20:1 for core subjects in Lower Academy and up to 25:1 for Upper Academy. This model also provides time for individualized practice using blended learning programs. If we experience an increase in class size, TAs may be brought in to assist teachers. Are the scholars required to wear a uniform? What is the uniform? All scholars are required to wear a school uniform consisting of navy blue pants, shorts, or skirt and a Momentum Academy polo shirt. Our elementary-age scholars wear a purple polo shirt, while our upper academy scholars wear a white polo shirt. Scholars should wear solid color shoes and may wear sweaters or sweatshirts in solid, school colors. We require our scholars to wear a uniform to help keep their focus on their academic tasks. Our uniforms unite us as a school community and promote school unity.