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Very Good

#42 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 10% of private schools

Duchesne High School

High School

2550 ELM ST, St. Charles, MO 63301

Private

Enrollment

294

Student-Teacher

9.8:1

Score

7.8

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#42 of 399

In St. Charles

#2 of 8

public schools

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Duchesne High School

7.8/10

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

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About Duchesne High School

Duchesne High School is a private high school in St. Charles, MO. Duchesne High School serves approximately 294 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

Duchesne High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares1.4 pts above MO schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Duchesne High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Duchesne 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 Duchesne High School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in St. Charles, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
This School
vs
16.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
294
This School
vs
1,230
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
6.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.2% vs 0%
Black 11.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.1% vs 0%
Asian 1.7% vs 0%
Duchesne High School St. Charles Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Duchesne High School (this school) 7.8
ST. CHARLES HIGH 7.4
ST. CHARLES WEST HIGH 8.3
Orchard Farm High School 6.5
FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGH 7.1
FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGH 5.2
FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH 6.6

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 MO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,278
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 38%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 294
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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 MO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 77.2%
Black 11.6%
Hispanic 5.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.7%
Native American 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2550 ELM ST, St. Charles, MO 63301

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Duchesne High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. ST. CHARLES WEST HIGH (rated 8.3/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST. CHARLES HIGH (rated 7.4/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Orchard Farm High School (rated 6.5/10, 3.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in St. Charles, see our St. Charles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi
School Distance Rating
BLACKHURST ELEMENTARY St. Charles 0.4 mi 9.7
HARDIN MIDDLE St. Charles 0.5 mi 9.3
COVERDELL ELEM. St. Charles 0.6 mi 7.7
ST. CHARLES HIGH St. Charles 0.8 mi 7.4
GEORGE M. NULL ELEM. St. Charles 0.9 mi 5.4
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Charles 1.2 mi 6.6
LINCOLN ELEM. St. Charles 1.4 mi 9.1
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART St. Charles 1.3 mi 7.9
ST.CHARLES EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR St. Charles 1.7 mi 6.2
Discovery Elementary St. Charles 1.9 mi 8.2
JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL St. Charles 1.7 mi 7.2
ST. CHARLES WEST HIGH St. Charles 1.8 mi 8.3
MONROE ELEM. St. Charles 1.8 mi 8.8
ST CLETUS SCHOOL St. Charles 2.0 mi 6.5
Early Learning Center St. Charles 2.5 mi 4.8
SETON REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Charles 2.6 mi 5.6
Orchard Farm High School St. Charles 3.4 mi 6.5
HARVEST RIDGE ELEM. St. Charles 3.5 mi 6.4
HARRIS ELEM. St. Charles 3.3 mi 7.0
EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC CTR. St. Charles 4.0 mi 3.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,551

Median Home Value

$249,400

Median Rent

$1,093/mo

Population

51,625

College Educated

38.5%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

22.2 min

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Median Age

37.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Duchesne High School

What grades does Duchesne High School serve?

Duchesne High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Duchesne High School?

Duchesne High School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Duchesne High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Duchesne High School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Duchesne High School rank in MO?

Duchesne High School ranks #42 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Duchesne High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Duchesne High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Duchesne High School a private school?

Yes, Duchesne 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 Duchesne High School a religious school?

Duchesne High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
57 Somewhat Walkable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
294
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
St. Charles County

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