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#94 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 23% of private schools

St Pius X High School

High School · Kansas City, MO

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

Private

1500 NE 42ND TER, Kansas City, MO 64116

  • 10:1 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)
B+6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,212.7
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index43%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment341
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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 St Pius X 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. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,241/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas 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

$63,352

Median home value

$226,600

Median rent

$1,252/mo

College educated

41.3%

Homeownership

44.3%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White72.4%
Hispanic12.9%
Black5.6%
Asian4.1%
Two or More2.9%
Native American2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Outreach Christian EducationPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–111.5 mi65Compare →
North Kansas City HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–122.0 mi1,690Compare →
Eagle Heights Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–122.6 mi52Compare →
Winnetonka HighEnrollment path unverified6.39–122.8 mi1,254Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

St Pius X High School is listed in Kansas City, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Pius X High School

St Pius X High School is a private high school in Kansas City, MO, serving approximately 341 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Pius X High School

What grades does St Pius X High School serve?

St Pius X High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Pius X High School?

St Pius X High School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pius X High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Pius X High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Pius X High School rank in MO?

St Pius X High School ranks #94 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is St Pius X High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Pius X High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Pius X High School a private school?

Yes, St Pius X 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 Pius X High School a religious school?

St Pius X High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
341
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
181 days
Setting
Large City
County
Clay County
Area population (ZIP 64116)
17,535
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
38
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 64116; 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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