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#167 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 42% of private schools

Notre Dame Regional High School

High School

265 NOTRE DAME DR, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Private

Enrollment

434

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

6.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#167 of 399

In Cape Girardeau

#4 of 6

public schools

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Notre Dame Regional High School

6.6/10

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

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About Notre Dame Regional High School

Notre Dame Regional High School is a private high school in Cape Girardeau, MO. Notre Dame Regional High School serves approximately 434 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Notre Dame Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it comparesOn par with MO schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Notre Dame Regional 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.

Notre Dame Regional High School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Notre Dame Regional High School compares to the 11 public schools in Cape Girardeau, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
This School
vs
10.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
434
This School
vs
418
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 84.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 6% vs 0%
Asian 3.9% vs 0%
Black 1.6% vs 0%
Notre Dame Regional High School Cape Girardeau Public Avg

All Schools in Cape Girardeau

School Rating
Notre Dame Regional High School (this school) 6.6
FRANKLIN ELEM. 7.8
CLIPPARD ELEM. 7.0
CENTRAL HIGH 6.6
ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. 8.5
CENTRAL JR. HIGH 3.9
CENTRAL MIDDLE 7.4
JEFFERSON ELEM. 4.5
PARKVIEW SCHOOL
GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH
BLANCHARD ELEM. 6.0
NELL HOLCOMB ELEM. 6.5

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- 4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,256.7
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 27%
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
View breakdown
Enrollment 434
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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 84.6%
Hispanic 6.0%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Black 1.6%
Native American 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

265 NOTRE DAME DR, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Notre Dame Regional High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 4.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FRANKLIN ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cape Girardeau, see our Cape Girardeau schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.0 mi
School Distance Rating
EAGLE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cape Girardeau 0.6 mi 6.6
LYNWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cape Girardeau 2.7 mi 7.3
FRANKLIN ELEM. Cape Girardeau 2.6 mi 7.8
CLIPPARD ELEM. Cape Girardeau 2.6 mi 7.0
CENTRAL HIGH Cape Girardeau 3.1 mi 6.6
ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. Cape Girardeau 3.4 mi 8.5
CENTRAL JR. HIGH Cape Girardeau 3.4 mi 3.9
CENTRAL MIDDLE Cape Girardeau 3.5 mi 7.4
ST VINCENT DE PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cape Girardeau 3.6 mi 5.9
GORDONVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR Jackson 3.6 mi 6.6
LYNWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cape Girardeau 3.9 mi 7.5
JEFFERSON ELEM. Cape Girardeau 3.8 mi 4.5
PARKVIEW SCHOOL Cape Girardeau 4.2 mi
WEST LANE ELEM. Jackson 5.1 mi 7.8
SOUTH ELEM. Jackson 5.1 mi 7.8
ST MARY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Cape Girardeau 4.5 mi 7.9
EAST ELEMENTARY Jackson 5.7 mi 5.0
GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH Cape Girardeau 4.7 mi
BLANCHARD ELEM. Cape Girardeau 4.9 mi 6.0
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Jackson 6.0 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,904

Median Home Value

$209,600

Median Rent

$863/mo

Population

38,809

College Educated

39.5%

Homeownership

60.2%

Avg Commute

16.8 min

Poverty Rate

16.1%

Median Age

34.4

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School Rating
EAST NEWTON HIGH Granby, MO 6.6
PURDY HIGH Purdy, MO 6.6
SOUTH HARRISON HIGH Bethany, MO 6.6
STEELVILLE HIGH Steelville, MO 6.6
ADRIAN SR. HIGH Adrian, MO 6.5
BUTLER HIGH Butler, MO 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Notre Dame Regional High School

What grades does Notre Dame Regional High School serve?

Notre Dame Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Notre Dame Regional High School?

Notre Dame Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame Regional High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Notre Dame Regional High School rank in MO?

Notre Dame Regional High School ranks #167 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Notre Dame Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Notre Dame Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Notre Dame Regional High School a private school?

Yes, Notre Dame Regional 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 Notre Dame Regional High School a religious school?

Notre Dame Regional High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
7 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
21 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
434
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cape Girardeau County

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