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#98 of 142 private schools in KS

St Thomas Aquinas High School

High School

11411 PFLUMM RD, Overland Park, KS 66215

Private

Enrollment

880

Student-Teacher

13:1

Score

5.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Kansas private schools

#98 of 142

In Overland Park

#8 of 12

public schools

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St Thomas Aquinas High School

5.6/10

High School in Overland Park · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Thomas Aquinas High School

St Thomas Aquinas High School is a private high school in Overland Park, KS. St Thomas Aquinas High School serves approximately 880 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas Aquinas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 142 private schools in KS.

How it comparesOn par with KS schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • KS avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

St Thomas Aquinas High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Thomas Aquinas High School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Overland Park, KS

Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
This School
vs
15.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
880
This School
vs
1,303
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 78.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 9.8% vs 0%
Black 5% vs 0%
Asian 2.8% vs 0%
St Thomas Aquinas High School Overland Park Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
St Thomas Aquinas High School (this school) 5.6
Blue Valley Northwest High 7.0
Blue Valley North High 6.9
Shawnee Mission West High 3.9
Shawnee Mission South High 5.1
Blue Valley Virtual Program
Blue Valley West High 7.1
Shawnee Mission North High 4.1
Blue Valley Southwest High School 7.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KS.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,302
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 36%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
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Enrollment 880
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in KS

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 78.4%
Hispanic 9.8%
Black 5.0%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Native American 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

11411 PFLUMM RD, Overland Park, KS 66215

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Thomas Aquinas High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Regency Place Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Olathe), which scores notably higher. Another option is Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Pleasant Ridge Elem (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Overland Park, see our Overland Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Walnut Grove Elem Olathe 0.5 mi 7.6
Pleasant Ridge Elem Overland Park 1.1 mi 8.6
Heatherstone Elem Olathe 1.2 mi 7.6
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Overland Park 1.4 mi 7.1
THE PHOENIX MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lenexa 1.7 mi
Olathe East Sr High Olathe 1.9 mi 6.4
Rosehill Elem Lenexa 2.0 mi 6.7
Pioneer Trail Middle School Olathe 2.0 mi 4.8
HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Overland Park 2.0 mi 6.1
Countryside Elementary Olathe 2.0 mi 6.5
Regency Place Elementary Olathe 2.4 mi 8.8
Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary Overland Park 2.2 mi 8.7
Bentwood Elem Overland Park 2.4 mi 8.2
California Trail Middle School Olathe 2.5 mi 8.0
Oxford Middle Overland Park 2.3 mi 7.9
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lenexa 2.8 mi 5.1
Indian Creek Elem Olathe 2.5 mi 4.3
Oak Hill Elementary Overland Park 2.3 mi 8.4
Indian Valley Elementary Overland Park 2.3 mi 8.6
Westridge Middle Overland Park 2.9 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 66215 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,065

Median Home Value

$311,600

Median Rent

$1,420/mo

Population

26,291

College Educated

51.1%

Homeownership

58.7%

Avg Commute

19.5 min

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Median Age

38.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Thomas Aquinas High School

What grades does St Thomas Aquinas High School serve?

St Thomas Aquinas High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Thomas Aquinas High School?

St Thomas Aquinas High School has an enrollment of approximately 880 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Aquinas High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Aquinas High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Thomas Aquinas High School rank in KS?

St Thomas Aquinas High School ranks #98 of 142 private schools in KS.

What is St Thomas Aquinas High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas Aquinas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Thomas Aquinas High School a private school?

Yes, St Thomas Aquinas High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Thomas Aquinas High School a religious school?

St Thomas Aquinas High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
36 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
15 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
880
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
186 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Johnson County

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