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St. Pius X High School

  • LocationKansas City, MO
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 415 students
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St. Pius X High School is a private Catholic college preparatory school north of the river in Kansas City, Missouri, in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. The school publishes a weekly all-school Mass, weekly confession and daily adoration in its chapel, and a priest is named as chaplain. Theology is required (four credits), and every student must complete 60 hours of service to graduate.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Adoration 1

  • Monday–Friday6:00 AMDivine Mercy Adoration Chapel · Published as daily from 6 to 9 AM. Schedule may vary weekly; check the campus ministry section of the school's weekly email.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Faith - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Adoration available daily from 6AM – 9AM in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel.”
    Adoration is available daily from 6 to 9 AM in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel.

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Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Pius X High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Patrick Church: 0.2 mi1Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church: 1.6 mi2Saint Charles Church: 2.7 mi3St. Pius X Campus Ministry: 0.1 miSt. Pius X High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Patrick Church — 0.2 mi · 1357 Northeast 42nd Terrace, Kansas City
  2. Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 4737 North Cleveland Avenue, Kansas City
  3. Saint Charles Church — 2.7 mi · 900 Northeast Shady Lane Drive, Oakview

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

100 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 (The faith page lists a Weekly All-School Mass, and the school's viewbook lists the same.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly All-School Mass”
      The school holds a weekly all-school Mass.
    2. 2026-27 Viewbook - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Viewbook-26-27-web.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly All School Mass and Additional”
      The 2026-27 viewbook lists a weekly all-school Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The school's viewbook lists Additional Daily Mass Opportunities alongside the weekly all-school Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Viewbook - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Viewbook-26-27-web.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Opportunities”
      The 2026-27 viewbook lists additional daily Mass opportunities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The school's viewbook lists Weekly Confession. The faith page says schedule may vary weekly and to check the campus ministry section.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Viewbook - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Viewbook-26-27-web.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Confession”
      The 2026-27 viewbook lists weekly confession.
    2. Faith - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Multiple Confession Opportunities Available”
      Multiple confession opportunities are available.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is listed as available daily from 6 to 9 AM in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel, and as weekly in-school adoration in the viewbook.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration available daily from 6AM – 9AM in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel.”
      Adoration is available daily from 6 to 9 AM in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel.
    2. 2026-27 Viewbook - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Viewbook-26-27-web.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly In-School Adoration”
      The 2026-27 viewbook lists weekly in-school adoration.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Sam Horan is listed as the school's Chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Sam Horan Chaplain”
      Fr. Sam Horan is listed as the school's chaplain.
    2. Fr. Sam Horan - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faculty/fr-sam-horan · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “shoran@spxkc.org”
      The school publishes an email address for Fr. Sam Horan.
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 (Theology is 4 credits, and the school's credits are full-year courses (semester courses are listed as.5). That is four full years of theology.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 Credits”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of theology.
    2. 2026-27 Viewbook - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Viewbook-26-27-web.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4”
      The viewbook lists theology at 4 units, and semester courses are listed as.5.
  • 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 (An Intro to Philosophy course (0.5 credit) is offered as an elective.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Viewbook - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Viewbook-26-27-web.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Intro to Philosophy .5”
      An Intro to Philosophy course is offered.
  • 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 (The viewbook describes daily prayer and a faith-centered approach in every class.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Viewbook - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Viewbook-26-27-web.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily prayer and a faith-centered”
      The viewbook describes daily prayer and a faith-centered approach in every class.
ACampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Class retreats are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In Addition to Class Retreats”
      The school lists class retreats as part of its faith life.
    2. 2026-27 Viewbook - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Viewbook-26-27-web.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Class Retreats”
      The 2026-27 viewbook lists class retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Four campus ministry staff are listed on the Campus Ministry page: Eric Wachira (Campus Minister), Fr. Sam Horan (Chaplain), Michael Santamarina and Morgan Konen.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayer at the beginning of Every Class”
      Prayer is held at the beginning of every class.
      “Fr. Sam Horan Chaplain”
      Fr. Sam Horan is listed as the school's chaplain.
    2. Eric Wachira - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faculty/eric-wachira · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “ewachira@spxkc.org”
      The school publishes an email address for Eric Wachira, Campus Minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based student groups are listed: Chapel Team and Warriors For Life.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Activities - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students on the Chapel Team serve in various roles during Mass, including altar servers, lectors, and sacristans”
      The Chapel Team serves at Mass.
    2. Warriors For Life - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/activities/warriors-for-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A group of students and faculty dedicated to protecting the dignity of human life from conception to natural death.”
      Warriors For Life is a student and faculty pro-life group.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Prayer is listed at the beginning of every class, and daily Mass is listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayer at the beginning of Every Class”
      Prayer is held at the beginning of every class.
    2. 2026-27 Viewbook - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Viewbook-26-27-web.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Opportunities”
      The 2026-27 viewbook lists additional daily Mass opportunities.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Every student must perform 60 service hours for graduation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Pius X students must perform 60 hours of service for graduation.”
      Students must complete 60 service hours to graduate.
  • 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 (Warriors For Life is a pro-life student group that volunteers at local pregnancy centers and maternity homes and takes part in pro-life events.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Warriors For Life - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/activities/warriors-for-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A group of students and faculty dedicated to protecting the dignity of human life from conception to natural death.”
      Warriors For Life is a student and faculty pro-life group.
      “Activities include volunteering at local pregnancy centers and maternity homes, participating in pro-life events”
      Warriors For Life volunteers at pregnancy centers and maternity homes and takes part in pro-life events.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school runs a Mission Guatemala trip, with the 2026 trip listed for June 6 to 13.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission Guatemala - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/mission-guatemala · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For over 25 years, Kansas City Catholics have journeyed to San Andrés Itzapa, Guatemala to walk alongside the poor”
      The school's Mission Guatemala trip has run for over 25 years, serving in San Andrés Itzapa, Guatemala.
      “2026 Mission Trip Information”
      Mission trip information is published for 2026, with the dates June 6 to 13.

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

Strengths

  • A weekly all-school Mass, weekly confession and daily adoration in the school's chapel are published.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Viewbook - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Viewbook-26-27-web.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly All School Mass and Additional”
      The 2026-27 viewbook lists a weekly all-school Mass.
      “Weekly Confession”
      The 2026-27 viewbook lists weekly confession.
    2. Faith - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration available daily from 6AM – 9AM in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel.”
      Adoration is available daily from 6 to 9 AM in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel.
  • A priest is named as the school's chaplain, and four campus ministry staff are listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Sam Horan Chaplain”
      Fr. Sam Horan is listed as the school's chaplain.
    2. Eric Wachira - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faculty/eric-wachira · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “ewachira@spxkc.org”
      The school publishes an email address for Eric Wachira, Campus Minister.
  • Every student must complete 60 service hours for graduation, and a pro-life student group and a mission trip are listed.
    Sources (3)
    1. Service - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Pius X students must perform 60 hours of service for graduation.”
      Students must complete 60 service hours to graduate.
    2. Warriors For Life - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/activities/warriors-for-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A group of students and faculty dedicated to protecting the dignity of human life from conception to natural death.”
      Warriors For Life is a student and faculty pro-life group.
    3. Mission Guatemala - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/mission-guatemala · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For over 25 years, Kansas City Catholics have journeyed to San Andrés Itzapa, Guatemala to walk alongside the poor”
      The school's Mission Guatemala trip has run for over 25 years, serving in San Andrés Itzapa, Guatemala.

Concerns

  • The faith page says the schedule may vary weekly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Multiple Confession Opportunities Available”
      Multiple confession opportunities are available.

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Campus ministry home

St. Pius X Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1500 NE 42nd Terr., Kansas City, MO 64116
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: St. Pius X Chapel, Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel

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Source: spxkc.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, spxkc.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, spxkc.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 2

  • Mission GuatemalaOff campus
    June 6 to 13, 2026 (trip information)
    A mission trip to San Andrés Itzapa, Guatemala, with hands-on work, prayer and a daily Mass celebrated for the group.
    spxkc.org, spxkc.org
  • Community service requirement
    Every student must complete 60 service hours for graduation, at approved agencies.
    spxkc.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Warriors For Life
    A group of students and faculty that volunteers at local pregnancy centers and maternity homes and takes part in pro-life events.
    spxkc.org, spxkc.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Chapel Team
    Students serve in roles during Mass, including altar servers, lectors and sacristans.
    spxkc.org

Other 1

  • All School Rosary
    An all-school rosary, listed in the school's viewbook.
    spxkc.org

Retreats 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. Faith - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekly All-School Mass”
    The school holds a weekly all-school Mass.
    “Prayer at the beginning of Every Class”
    Prayer is held at the beginning of every class.
    “Adoration available daily from 6AM – 9AM in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel.”
    Adoration is available daily from 6 to 9 AM in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel.
  2. Our Campus - St. Pius X High Schoolspxkc.org/our-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1500 NE 42nd Terr.”
    The main campus is at 1500 NE 42nd Terr., Kansas City, MO 64116.
    “The St. Pius X Chapel will have a beautiful new tabernacle”
    The school has a chapel on campus.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
81 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

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.94%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.9 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)415
Students in grades 9–12415
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges94%
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.

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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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Questions families ask

Is St. Pius X High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Pius X High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
What is St. Pius X High School’s Compass Score?
93 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is St. Pius X High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Pius X High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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