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St. James Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, which welcomed its first class in the Fall of 2005.
Built to satisfy the increasing demand for Catholic secondary education, our school exists first and foremost to pass along the teachings, traditions and treasures of the Catholic faith.
St. James Academy also strives to uphold the highest standards of excellence in all academic, athletic and extracurricular endeavors.
Students and staff are challenged to achieve their best and to demonstrate the strength of their faith by their example.
St. James Academy espouses the belief that all students can learn and excel with proper guidance, spiritual support, and an environment in which they feel comfortable sharing and exploring their talents, knowledge and faith.
One rate for members of a Johnson County Catholic parish, another rate for Catholics from outside the Johnson County Region and Non-Catholics. See web site for details.
are examples of some of the many clubs available.book club
Christian StewardshipDebate
ForensicsGirls Lacrosse
KAY Clubmen's vocations
Mock Trialping pong
prayer groupsRight to Life
Rugby ClubScholars Bowl
Science Olympiadvideo games
women's vocations
Arts and Music Programs:
bandchoir
dramadrum line
honor societiesinstrumental and vocal music
languagesorchestra
pep bandstrings
School Notes
School Mascot: Thunder
In 2014, St. James Academy was named a School of Excellence by
the Catholic Education Honor Roll, recognizing the emphasis on
Catholic identity and academic excellence.
In the 25-2026 year, the school population is 1000
students.
Mission statement:St. James Academy exists to pass on the
Catholic faith to the next generation. The community is rooted in
the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and is dedicated to
developing the minds and hearts of young people to know Truth,
choose Good and live virtuously in the service of
others.
The acceptance rate of St. James Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What sports does St. James Academy offer?
St. James Academy offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Riflery, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. James Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for most sports offered.
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The average private school tuition in Johnson County, KS is $13,374 for elementary schools and $15,417 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
