Monsignor Kelly Catholic School vs. Legacy Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School is dedicated to being a community of Christ's love for diverse cultures, peoples, and abilities.
Our mission is to promote relationship with God, excellence in education and service to society in the spirit of Christ's love for all mankind.
As faculty and staff of Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School, we are inspired and directed by the gift of the Holy Spirit as embodied in scripture and guided by the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
We are united in purpose to use our words and actions to teach His message to our students so that they develop morally and academically, prepared for a Christ-filled life.
Member of SACS/AdvancED; Faculty to student ratio of 1:12; Award winning Thespian Society and One Act Play; offer NHS, STUCO, Rotary Club, 4H; State Playoffs in TAPPS 3A in Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, and Track; Student-led service projects in the community; College visit trips for high school grades; SEVIS compliant for International Students; $1 million + in scholarship offers for the class of 2018; 35 AP Scholars since 2010.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1895
1978
Students Body
Total Students
303 students
390 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
26%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
-
28
Grade 1 Students
-
33
Grade 2 Students
-
25
Grade 3 Students
-
24
Grade 4 Students
-
16
Grade 5 Students
-
24
Grade 6 Students
-
29
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
31
Grade 9 Students
80
37
Grade 10 Students
62
38
Grade 11 Students
66
33
Grade 12 Students
95
26
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
20%
Average Class Size
15
n/a
Number of AP Classes
13
7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:9
Average SAT score
n/a
1150
Average ACT score
n/a
24
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform Dress Code)
(Uniform Dress Code)
Casual
(Order through United Uniforms)
(Order through United Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$14,050
$10,000
Tuition Notes
The 6-Category tuition sliding scale provides assistance to ALL students attending Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School. In order for a family to qualify for categories 1-5, they will need to provide the following information to the business office2021 tax return with ALL supporting schedules and 2021 W-2’s and/or 1099s
Other documentation regarding other forms of income (Social Security statement, State of Texas child support documents, etc.)
2022 W-2’s and/or 1099s.
n/a
% on Financial Aid
n/a
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$750
Admissions Director
Kennedy Porter
Rhonda Cregor
Admissions Associate
n/a
Suzanne Hancock
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
50
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Challenge, Anchor Club, Athletic Training, Band, Baseball, Basketball - boys, Basketball - girls, Birthday Club, Black, Blue Ribbon Club, Boy’s Soccer, Cheerleading, Chess Club, Choir, Criminal Justice Club, Cross Country, Debate, Drama, Fashion Club, Football, Girl’s Soccer, Golf, Green Team, History Club, Interact Key Club, Kelly Dance Force, Kindness Club, Mock Trial, Mu Alpha Theta, Mural Club, National Honor Society, Peer Counselors, Pink Club, Prayer Club, Purple Ribbon Club, Quill & Scroll, Retreat Team, Right to Life, Softball, Spanish Club, STEM Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Swimming, TAPPS Academic/Speech Contests, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Yearbook, Yellow Ribbon Club
4H Club, EDA, FCA, NHS, NJHS, Rotary Interact Club, Spirit Line Cheer for Elementary, Student Council Association, Thespian Society