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Catholic high school

Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri

  • LocationKansas City, MO
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 37 students
Official website

Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri is a classical high school in Kansas City, Missouri, part of the Chesterton Schools Network. Its website says Daily Mass is offered each day, that students attend at noon at a parish church less than a block away, and that each school day begins with morning prayer. The admissions page states four years of Catholic theology are required. Weekly adoration, retreats and confession are listed without frequencies, and the March for Life is named among the school's pilgrimages.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday12:00 PMOur Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, less than one block from the school · The page says students attend daily Mass 'at noon'; the time is recorded as 12:00 PM.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Students attend daily Mass at noon.”
    Students attend daily Mass at noon.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Guardian Angels Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2Redemptorist Catholic Church: 0.8 mi3Saint James' Church: 1.0 mi4Visitation Catholic Church: 1.6 mi5Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church: 1.7 mi6Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri chaplaincy: 0.0 miChesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church — 0.0 mi
  2. Guardian Angels Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  3. Redemptorist Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 3333 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City
  4. Saint James' Church — 1.0 mi · 3901 Troost Avenue, Kansas City
  5. Visitation Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 5141 Main Street, Kansas City
  6. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 5035 Rainbow Blvd, Westwood Hills

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Daily Mass each day; the highest listed frequency is used.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri (home)chestertonacademykc.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily Mass each day.”
      The school states that Daily Mass is offered each day.
    2. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students attend daily Mass at noon.”
      Students attend daily Mass at noon.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The school says students attend daily Mass at noon at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, less than one block from the school.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students attend daily Mass at noon.”
      Students attend daily Mass at noon.
    2. Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri (home)chestertonacademykc.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Conveniently located in the heart of Kansas City, Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri resides less than one block from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.”
      The school is less than one block from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Confession is listed with retreats and spiritual formation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Retreats, Confession, and Spiritual Formation”
      The school lists confession among its spiritual offerings, with no frequency given.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Weekly opportunities for adoration are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly opportunities for Adoration”
      The school lists weekly opportunities for adoration.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Chaplains or visits from priests are described.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Chaplains or regular visits from priests and religious”
      Chaplaincy is described as chaplains or regular visits from priests and religious; no priest is named.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four years of Catholic theology are required, according to the admissions page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Admissions | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/admissions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We do require daily Mass attendance for all students, as well as four years of Catholic theology.”
      The school requires daily Mass attendance for all students and four years of Catholic theology.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We study the development of philosophy from its classical roots focusing on Plato and Aristotle”
      Philosophy is part of the school's curriculum.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Admissions | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/admissions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The curriculum is infused with Catholic thought in every subject.”
      The school states that the curriculum is infused with Catholic thought in every subject.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Retreats are listed as an opportunity.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “annual pilgrimages and retreats”
      The school says it offers annual retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Each day begins with morning prayer and chanting the psalms, and Daily Mass is offered.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each day begins with morning prayer and chanting the psalms.”
      Each school day begins with morning prayer and chanting the psalms.
    2. Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri (home)chestertonacademykc.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily Mass each day.”
      The school states that Daily Mass is offered each day.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The March for Life is named among the school's pilgrimages.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In addition to the March for Life and local pilgrimages, Chesterton students travel to Rome and Assisi, Italy.”
      The school names the March for Life among its pilgrimages.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The school states that Daily Mass is offered each day, and students attend at a parish church less than a block away.
    Sources (2)
    1. Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri (home)chestertonacademykc.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily Mass each day.”
      The school states that Daily Mass is offered each day.
      “Conveniently located in the heart of Kansas City, Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri resides less than one block from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.”
      The school is less than one block from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.
    2. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students attend daily Mass at noon.”
      Students attend daily Mass at noon.
  • Four years of Catholic theology are required, according to the admissions page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Admissions | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/admissions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We do require daily Mass attendance for all students, as well as four years of Catholic theology.”
      The school requires daily Mass attendance for all students and four years of Catholic theology.
  • Each school day begins with morning prayer and chanting the psalms.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each day begins with morning prayer and chanting the psalms.”
      Each school day begins with morning prayer and chanting the psalms.
  • The March for Life is named among the school's pilgrimages.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In addition to the March for Life and local pilgrimages, Chesterton students travel to Rome and Assisi, Italy.”
      The school names the March for Life among its pilgrimages.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri chaplaincy

  • Address: 500 W 40th St., Kansas City, MO 64111
  • Location: On campus

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Source: chestertonacademykc.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 5 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

Other 1

Faith formation 2

Retreats 1

Service 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Student Life | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Chaplains or regular visits from priests and religious”
    Chaplaincy is described as chaplains or regular visits from priests and religious; no priest is named.
  2. Contact | Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Nerichestertonacademykc.org/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “500 W 40th St. Kansas City, MO 64111”
    The school's address is 500 W 40th St., Kansas City, MO 64111.

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Academic Excellence

N/AAcademic Excellence: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Not enough information
Federal data covers too few of the measures to score this school.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.4.7 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)37
Students in grades 9–1237
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio4.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges—
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph

The Most Reverend James V. Johnston Jr., Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: kcsjcatholic.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Is Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri a Catholic high school?
Yes. Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
Where is Mass celebrated at Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri?
Mass is listed at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and less than one block from the school. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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