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Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Wichita, KS

8506 E Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67206

Overall grade: A

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

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Kansas
  • 95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Wichita since at least 2011

Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school in Wichita, Kansas, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 876 students and around 13 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Wichita. The school reports that about 95% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
876
Teachers
70 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 437 girls, 439 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 95% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 70% of Catholic high schools in Kansas.
    • Compared with 10 Catholic high schools in Kansas.

    Students by survey year

    903’11–12880’13–14927’15–16899’17–18878’19–20906’21–22876’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9242
    10218
    11214
    12202

    Student body

    White62%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Two or more races11%
    Asian11%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Help paying tuition in Kansas

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

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School

    What grades does Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School serve?

    Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School?

    About 876 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School?

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

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