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St. John Vianney High School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12

Kirkwood, MO

1311 S Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Overall grade: A-

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

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

What stands out

  • The only all-boys school in Kirkwood
  • 95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Kirkwood since at least 2011

In Kirkwood, Missouri, St. John Vianney High School is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 581 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school reports that about 95% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 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
581
Teachers
50 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.6
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 95% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 74% of Catholic high schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 23 Catholic high schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    630’11–12631’13–14605’15–16609’17–18553’19–20526’21–22581’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9144
    10174
    11135
    12128

    Student body

    White90%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races3%
    Black3%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

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

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about St. John Vianney High School

    What grades does St. John Vianney High School serve?

    St. John Vianney High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend St. John Vianney High School?

    About 581 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John Vianney 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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