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Thomas More Prep-Marian High

Diocesan school · Grades 6–12

Hays, KS

1701 Hall St, Hays, KS 67601

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Hays since at least 2011

In Hays, Kansas, Thomas More Prep-Marian High is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 281 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 14% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Salina. The school reports that about 77% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 167 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
281
Teachers
36.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 131 girls, 150 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
167 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 77% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools nationwide (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of Catholic schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    246’11–12384’13–14330’15–16309’17–18269’19–20271’21–22281’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    641
    742
    850
    938
    1041
    1134
    1235

    Student body

    White88%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    Two or more races1%
    Asian0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Kansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Thomas More Prep-Marian High whether it takes part.

    More about Kansas's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • 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?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Thomas More Prep-Marian High

    What grades does Thomas More Prep-Marian High serve?

    Thomas More Prep-Marian High serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Thomas More Prep-Marian High?

    About 281 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Thomas More Prep-Marian High?

    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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