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Mcauley Catholic High School

930 S Pearl Ave Joplin, MO 64801

Tel: (417) 624-9320

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 71 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 71 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Mcauley Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mcauley Catholic High School
9	14
10	19
11	17
12	21

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Year Founded

1885

Colors

White, Royal blue

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Student Body

Total Students

71 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

McAuley Catholic High School was established in 1885.
We are a regional high school serving Joplin and the surrounding communities.
A strong college preparatory curriculum develops the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Basic and advanced courses are available in English, Spanish, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Business, Fine and Graphic Arts, Music, Physical Education, and Religion.
A well-coordinated academic guidance program has been developed for all grade levels.
The Joplin Area Catholic School System provides students a strong academic and Catholic faith foundation.
Our goal is to teach young people to integrate Christian values into all aspects of life.
We provide students with educational and social skills needed to be active, productive members of the community and Church.
We endeavor to graduate young adults who are effective witnesses to the presence of Christ in the world.

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McAuley Catholic High School was established in 1885.
We are a regional high school serving Joplin and the surrounding communities.
A strong college preparatory curriculum develops the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Basic and advanced courses are available in English, Spanish, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Business, Fine and Graphic Arts, Music, Physical Education, and Religion.
A well-coordinated academic guidance program has been developed for all grade levels.
The Joplin Area Catholic School System provides students a strong academic and Catholic faith foundation.
Our goal is to teach young people to integrate Christian values into all aspects of life.
We provide students with educational and social skills needed to be active, productive members of the community and Church.
We endeavor to graduate young adults who are effective witnesses to the presence of Christ in the world.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Mcauley Catholic High School's ranking?

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When is the application deadline for Mcauley Catholic High School?

The application deadline for Mcauley Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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