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St. Pius X Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 6–8

Festus, MO

1030 Saint Pius Dr, Festus, MO 63028

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Festus since at least 2011

St. Pius X Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school in Festus, Missouri, for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. It has about 154 students and around 13 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 177 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–8
Students
154
Teachers
11.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 82 girls, 72 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
177 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    311’11–12328’13–14295’15–16295’17–18295’19–20282’21–22154’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    645
    755
    854

    Student body

    White94%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Asian2%
    Two or more races2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    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 St. Pius X Catholic High School whether it takes part.

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    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Pius X Catholic High School

    What grades does St. Pius X Catholic High School serve?

    St. Pius X Catholic High School serves grades 6–8.

    How many students attend St. Pius X Catholic High School?

    About 154 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Pius X 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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