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#322 of 399 private schools in MO

Helias Catholic High School

High School · Jefferson City, MO

A private high school in Jefferson City, MO serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

1305 SWIFTS HWY, Jefferson City, MO 65109

  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
C+3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Enrollment738
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Helias Catholic High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,394/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jefferson City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,430

Median home value

$204,700

Median rent

$828/mo

College educated

44.6%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White93.9%
Two or More2.3%
Black1.5%
Hispanic1.1%
Asian1.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jefferson City HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–120.9 mi1,373Compare →
Capital City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–121.6 mi1,317Compare →
H Kenneth Kirchner SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.3 mi17Compare →
Calvary Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4private9–122.5 mi98Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Helias Catholic High School is listed in Jefferson City, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Helias Catholic High School

Helias Catholic High School is a private high school in Jefferson City, MO, serving approximately 738 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #322 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Helias Catholic High School

What grades does Helias Catholic High School serve?

Helias Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Helias Catholic High School?

Helias Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 738 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Helias Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Helias Catholic High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Helias Catholic High School rank in MO?

Helias Catholic High School ranks #322 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Helias Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Helias Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Helias Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Helias Catholic 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 Helias Catholic High School a religious school?

Helias Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
738
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Cole County
Area population (ZIP 65109)
40,390
Area average commute
17.4 min
Area median age
40.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65109; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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