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Helias Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Jefferson City, MO

1305 Swifts Hwy, Jefferson City, MO 65109

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • A-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in Jefferson City
  • 94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Jefferson City since at least 2011

In Jefferson City, Missouri, Helias Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 680 students attend, with roughly 19 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Jefferson City. The school reports that about 94% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
680
Teachers
35 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
19.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 315 girls, 365 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 94% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 83% of Catholic high schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 23 Catholic high schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    768’11–12700’13–14680’15–16711’17–18738’21–22680’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9179
    10167
    11182
    12152

    Student body

    White94%
    Two or more races4%
    Black1%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Helias Catholic High School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Helias Catholic High School

    What grades does Helias Catholic High School serve?

    Helias Catholic High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Helias Catholic High School?

    About 680 students, with 19 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Helias Catholic High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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