Very Good
#57 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 14% of private schools
Mcauley Catholic High School
High School
930 S PEARL AVE, Joplin, MO 64801
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
7.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
7.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#57 of 399
In Joplin
#2 of 6
public schools
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About Mcauley Catholic High School
Mcauley Catholic High School is a private high school in Joplin, MO. Mcauley Catholic High School serves approximately 71 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Mcauley Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 71 students, Mcauley Catholic High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.3:1 students to teachers, Mcauley Catholic High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Mcauley Catholic 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
BetaHow Mcauley Catholic High School compares to the 17 public schools in Joplin, MO
Student Demographics
All Schools in Joplin
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mcauley Catholic High School (this school) | 7.6 |
| NORTH MIDDLE | 3.8 |
| JOPLIN HIGH | 5.8 |
| GATEWAY SCHOOL | — |
| MCKINLEY ELEM. | 6.8 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. | 4.4 |
| Dover Hill Elementary | 6.4 |
| JOPLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. | 3.4 |
| KELSEY NORMAN ELEM. | 8.5 |
| CECIL FLOYD ELEM. | 7.1 |
| IRVING ELEMENTARY | 4.2 |
| EASTMORLAND ELEM. | 3.6 |
| ROYAL HEIGHTS ELEM. | 6.7 |
| STAPLETON ELEM. | 7.9 |
| COLLEGE VIEW SCHOOL | — |
| SOUTH MIDDLE | 6.9 |
| EAST MIDDLE | 3.6 |
| SOARING HEIGHTS ELEM. | 6.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
930 S PEARL AVE, Joplin, MO 64801
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mcauley Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. KELSEY NORMAN ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is STAPLETON ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, THOMAS JEFFERSON INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 2.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Joplin, see our Joplin schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PETERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Joplin | 0.1 mi | 7.5 |
| NORTH MIDDLE Joplin | 0.8 mi | 3.8 |
| JOPLIN HIGH Joplin | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| GATEWAY SCHOOL Joplin | 1.3 mi | — |
| Dover Hill Elementary Joplin | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| MCKINLEY ELEM. Joplin | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| JOPLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. Joplin | 1.7 mi | 3.4 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. Joplin | 1.5 mi | 4.4 |
| KELSEY NORMAN ELEM. Joplin | 1.7 mi | 8.5 |
| IRVING ELEMENTARY Joplin | 1.8 mi | 4.2 |
| CECIL FLOYD ELEM. Joplin | 1.8 mi | 7.1 |
| MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL Joplin | 1.9 mi | 6.4 |
| STAPLETON ELEM. Joplin | 2.5 mi | 7.9 |
| ROYAL HEIGHTS ELEM. Joplin | 2.3 mi | 6.7 |
| EASTMORLAND ELEM. Joplin | 2.1 mi | 3.6 |
| SOUTH MIDDLE Joplin | 3.4 mi | 6.9 |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL Joplin | 2.9 mi | 7.8 |
| COLLEGE VIEW SCHOOL Joplin | 3.1 mi | — |
| COLLEGE HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Joplin | 3.8 mi | 5.6 |
| EAST MIDDLE Joplin | 3.8 mi | 3.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,360
Median Home Value
$176,100
Median Rent
$884/mo
Population
36,398
College Educated
25.7%
Homeownership
55.2%
Avg Commute
18.6 min
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Median Age
40
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| LESTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Lesterville, MO | 7.6 |
| MARQUAND-ZION HIGH Marquand, MO | 7.6 |
| BARAT ACADEMY Chesterfield, MO | 7.5 |
| JEFFERSON HIGH Conception Jct, MO | 7.5 |
| ATLANTA HIGH Atlanta, MO | 7.7 |
| FAIRFAX HIGH Fairfax, MO | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mcauley Catholic High School
What grades does Mcauley Catholic High School serve?
Mcauley Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mcauley Catholic High School?
Mcauley Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcauley Catholic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcauley Catholic High School is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mcauley Catholic High School rank in MO?
Mcauley Catholic High School ranks #57 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Mcauley Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcauley Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mcauley Catholic High School a private school?
Yes, Mcauley 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 Mcauley Catholic High School a religious school?
Mcauley Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jasper County
- Phone
- (417) 624-9320
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