Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) is a Catholic, college
preparatory school educating young men and women in the Benedictine
tradition of prayer, work, and love of learning since 1863.
Benedictine education embraces the spirit of community, and it most
certainly holds true here.
The hallmark of MH-MA is the positive
environment providing each and every student the support and
opportunity to reach their goals and inspire their growth and
development academically, socially, physically, and
spiritually.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1863 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 190 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 26% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 55% |
| Average Class Size | 17 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP English, AP History, College Algebra, College Anatomy & Physiology, College Calculus, College English, College Government |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Khaki pants, collar shirts, skirts for girls) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $21,750 |
| Tuition Notes | (7-day - $21,750) (5-day - $20,250) (International - $29,000) Inclusive fee: School tuition/fees, room/board |
| % on Financial Aid | 40% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $6,500 |
| Admissions Director | Mr. Deke Nolan |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 19 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art Club, Boarder Council, Choir, Debate, Drama, Forensics, International Club, Intramurals, Math Club, National Honor Society, Pep Band, Pep Club, Photography, Scholars Bowl, Science Club, Student Council, Tatler Online (School Newspaper), Video Yearbook, Yearbook Art Club, Choir, Debate, Drama, Forensics, Intramurals, Math Club, Pep Band, Pep Club, Photography, Scholars Bowl, Science Club, Video Yearbook, Yearbook, Boarder Council, International Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Tatler Online (School Newspaper), |
School Notes:
- 98% of graduates continue on to college
- Structured residency environment
- 29 hours of college credit offered
- Academic Assistance program
- Teacher adviser program
- ACT, SAT, TOEFL Prep courses
- Summer ESL Program
Profile last updated: 01/08/2015
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Immaculata High School (19.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Trinity Lutheran School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (1.4 miles away)
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AtchisonTrinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod)611 N 8th St
Atchison, KS, 66002
(913)367-4763(Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod)1.4 mi | 158 students | Gr. PK-8 -
AtchisonAtchison Catholic Elementary S
(Roman Catholic)201 Division St
Atchison, KS, 66002
(913)367-3503(Roman Catholic)1.8 mi | 208 students | Gr. PK-8 -
Saint JosephSt James School
(Roman Catholic)120 Michigan Ave
Saint Joseph, MO, 64504
(816)238-0281(Roman Catholic)18.2 mi | 207 students | Gr. PK-8 -
LeavenworthXavier Elementary School
(Roman Catholic)541 Muncie Rd
Leavenworth, KS, 66048
(913)682-3135(Roman Catholic)19.1 mi | 296 students | Gr. PK-8 -
LeavenworthImmaculata High School
(Roman Catholic)600 Shawnee St
Leavenworth, KS, 66048
(913)682-3900(Roman Catholic)19.3 mi | 123 students | Gr. 9-12
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