Mcauley Catholic High School vs. New Heights Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
McAuley Catholic High School was established in 1885. We are a regional high school serving Joplin and the surrounding communities.
A strong college preparatory curriculum develops the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Basic and advanced courses are available in English, Spanish, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Business, Fine and Graphic Arts, Music, Physical Education, and Religion.
A well-coordinated academic guidance program has been developed for all grade levels.
The Joplin Area Catholic School System provides students a strong academic and Catholic faith foundation.
Our goal is to teach young people to integrate Christian values into all aspects of life.
New Heights (formerly College Heights) was established in 1978 as a private, nondenominational, not-for-profit school serving grades K-8. New Heights Christian Academy glorifies God through excellence as a Christ-centered learning environment that produces servant-leaders with a Biblical worldview.
NHCA strongly believes in our Biblical call to missions in Matthew.
We believe that giving students an opportunity to express and share their faith with others is essential.
Grades Offered
9-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
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1978
Students Body
Total Students
71 students
594 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
12
Pre-K Students
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31
Kindergarten Students
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45
Grade 1 Students
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44
Grade 2 Students
-
43
Grade 3 Students
-
46
Grade 4 Students
-
40
Grade 5 Students
-
43
Grade 6 Students
-
44
Grade 7 Students
-
33
Grade 8 Students
-
41
Grade 9 Students
14
52
Grade 10 Students
19
49
Grade 11 Students
17
35
Grade 12 Students
21
36
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
60 teachers
Average Class Size
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22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:10
Average ACT score
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26
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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Tuition is determined by grade, tuition assistance available. newheightschristian. for tuition information
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
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Christina Hardy
Admissions Associate
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Lisa White
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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11
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Chess club, Choir and Band, Drama productions, Junior National Honor Society, Math League, National Honor Society, Robotics club, Scholastic Bowl Team, Student Council