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Catholic high school

St. Teresa's Academy

  • LocationKansas City, MO
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 570 students
  • SponsorSisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

All-female

Official website

St. Teresa's Academy is an independent Catholic girls' high school in Kansas City, Missouri, established in 1866 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The theology sequence is one course in each of grades 9 through 12, including Catholic Social Teaching in grade 11. Each class attends a one-day retreat annually, and daily advisory groups pray together.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Tuesday10:35 AMGymnasium · One-time all-school Mass on October 13, 2026 (Feast of St. Teresa of Avila); not a recurring schedule.
  • Thursday10:58 AMChapel · Advisory Mass listed for October 22, 2026; not a recurring schedule.

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 (2)
  1. CM: All School Mass | St. Teresa's Academy Eventsstteresasacademy.org/events-detail/1035-1145am-cm-all-school-mass-feast-ofst-teresa-of-avila · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “CM: All School Mass-Feast of St. Teresa of Avila-160 Celebration”
    An all-school Mass is scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 10:35 am in the gymnasium.
  2. CM: Advisory Mass-E | St. Teresa's Academy Eventsstteresasacademy.org/events-detail/1058-1137am-cm-advisory-mass-e · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Starts: October 22, 2026 at 10:58 am”
    An advisory-group Mass is listed in the chapel on October 22, 2026.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Teresa's Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miVisitation Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Saint Francis-Xavier Church: 0.9 mi2Mary Grotto: 1.0 mi3Saint Peter's Catholic Church: 1.1 mi4Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church: 1.4 mi5Saint Therese Little Flower Catholic Church: 1.4 mi6Office of Campus Ministry: 0.1 miSt. Teresa's Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Visitation Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 5141 Main Street, Kansas City
  2. Saint Francis-Xavier Church — 0.9 mi
  3. Mary Grotto — 1.0 mi
  4. Saint Peter's Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
  5. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 5035 Rainbow Blvd, Westwood Hills
  6. Saint Therese Little Flower Catholic Church — 1.4 mi

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (All-school Mass listed for October 13, 2026 (Feast of St. Teresa of Avila) in the gymnasium.)
    Sources (2)
    1. CM: All School Mass | St. Teresa's Academy Eventsstteresasacademy.org/events-detail/1035-1145am-cm-all-school-mass-feast-ofst-teresa-of-avila · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CM: All School Mass-Feast of St. Teresa of Avila-160 Celebration”
      An all-school Mass is scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 10:35 am in the gymnasium.
    2. SCHD: Schedule 3-All School Mass | St. Teresa's Academy Eventsstteresasacademy.org/events-detail/schd-schedule-3-all-school-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SCHD: Schedule 3-All School Mass”
      October 13, 2026 is listed as an all-school Mass day with its own schedule.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot 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.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot 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.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are published on the school calendar.)
    Sources (2)
    1. CM: Advisory Mass-E | St. Teresa's Academy Eventsstteresasacademy.org/events-detail/1058-1137am-cm-advisory-mass-e · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starts: October 22, 2026 at 10:58 am”
      An advisory-group Mass is listed in the chapel on October 22, 2026.
    2. CM: All School Mass | St. Teresa's Academy Eventsstteresasacademy.org/events-detail/1035-1145am-cm-all-school-mass-feast-ofst-teresa-of-avila · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CM: All School Mass-Feast of St. Teresa of Avila-160 Celebration”
      An all-school Mass is scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 10:35 am in the gymnasium.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is listed as 4 credits with one course in each of grades 9 through 12. Counted as four full-year courses, one per year (the school lists English at 4 credits for four years).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Selection 2026-2027 | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/academics/curriculum/course-selection · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY 4 credits 9th Introduction to Scripture 10th The Living Church: Re-Membering 11th Catholic Social Teaching 12th World Faiths/Your Faith, College Religions of the World”
      Theology is 4 credits, one course in each grade 9 to 12, including Catholic Social Teaching in grade 11.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot 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 integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each class attends a one-day retreat annually; juniors also have an optional three-day Kairos retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Faith | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/faith-service/catholic-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each class attends a one-day retreat annually.”
      Every class attends a one-day class retreat each year.
      “Kairos is an optional three-day retreat for juniors led by seniors.”
      Juniors may attend an optional three-day Kairos retreat led by seniors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Director of Campus Ministry and Associate Director of Campus Ministry are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Directory | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/about-sta/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Renee Schultz Director of Campus Ministry”
      Renee Schultz is listed as Director of Campus Ministry, with a published school email and phone.
      “Adrianna Knifong Department Chair / Theology Instructor / Associate Director of Campus Ministry”
      Adrianna Knifong is listed as Associate Director of Campus Ministry.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditions | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/student-life/traditions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each day, students meet in advisories to celebrate birthdays, special occasions and holidays; to pray and listen to school announcements”
      Each school day, advisory groups meet and pray together.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Junior/Senior service is a graduation requirement. The handbook is listed as coming soon.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/faith-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The program is a graduation requirement and includes allotted time during the school year for juniors and seniors to spend with their designated organizations.”
      The Junior/Senior Service Program is a graduation requirement; the page does not state a total number of hours.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Selection 2026-2027 | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/academics/curriculum/course-selection · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY 4 credits 9th Introduction to Scripture 10th The Living Church: Re-Membering 11th Catholic Social Teaching 12th World Faiths/Your Faith, College Religions of the World”
      Theology is 4 credits, one course in each grade 9 to 12, including Catholic Social Teaching in grade 11.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Faith | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/faith-service/catholic-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a Sisters of St Joseph School, STA offers students the opportunity to go on a service trip every year during spring break.”
      Students may go on a service trip each spring break.
    2. Clubs | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Social Justice Club was formed to raise awareness of and help individuals both locally and in foreign countries”
      The S.T.O.P. Club is a social justice club that runs projects for local and foreign communities.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in each of grades 9 through 12, including a Catholic Social Teaching course in grade 11.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Selection 2026-2027 | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/academics/curriculum/course-selection · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY 4 credits 9th Introduction to Scripture 10th The Living Church: Re-Membering 11th Catholic Social Teaching 12th World Faiths/Your Faith, College Religions of the World”
      Theology is 4 credits, one course in each grade 9 to 12, including Catholic Social Teaching in grade 11.
  • Each class attends a one-day retreat every year, and juniors may attend the Kairos retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Faith | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/faith-service/catholic-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each class attends a one-day retreat annually.”
      Every class attends a one-day class retreat each year.
      “Kairos is an optional three-day retreat for juniors led by seniors.”
      Juniors may attend an optional three-day Kairos retreat led by seniors.
  • The school offers a service trip every spring break and a social justice club.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Faith | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/faith-service/catholic-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a Sisters of St Joseph School, STA offers students the opportunity to go on a service trip every year during spring break.”
      Students may go on a service trip each spring break.
    2. Clubs | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Social Justice Club was formed to raise awareness of and help individuals both locally and in foreign countries”
      The S.T.O.P. Club is a social justice club that runs projects for local and foreign communities.

Concerns

  • The 2026-27 clubs page is described as a partial list and includes no faith-based student club.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Social Justice Club was formed to raise awareness of and help individuals both locally and in foreign countries”
      The S.T.O.P. Club is a social justice club that runs projects for local and foreign communities.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry

  • Address: 5600 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64113
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 2

  • Spring break service tripsOff campus
    Every year during spring break
    Service trips to new places; students have gone to Guatemala, New Orleans, Los Angeles and Peru.
    stteresasacademy.org
  • S.T.O.P. Club (Social Justice Club)
    Raises awareness of social justice issues and runs two or three projects a year, including food drives and care packages.
    stteresasacademy.org

Faith formation 1

  • Advisory prayer
    Each school day
    Advisory groups of 12 to 15 students from all grades meet daily, including to pray.
    stteresasacademy.org

Retreats 2

  • Class retreats
    Annually, one day for each class
    A one-day retreat for each class to examine how students are doing individually and as a class community.
    stteresasacademy.org
  • Kairos retreat
    Junior year
    An optional three-day retreat for juniors, led by seniors.
    stteresasacademy.org

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 (4)
  1. Catholic Faith | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/faith-service/catholic-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Students play a key role in the Office of Campus Ministry.”
    The school has an Office of Campus Ministry that works with student ministers.
    “Students play a key role in the Office of Campus Ministry.”
    The school has an Office of Campus Ministry that works with student ministers.
  2. Directory | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/about-sta/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Renee Schultz Director of Campus Ministry”
    Renee Schultz is listed as Director of Campus Ministry, with a published school email and phone.
  3. Visit STA | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/visit-sta · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5600 MAIN ST., KANSAS CITY, MO 64113”
    The school's address is 5600 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64113.
  4. Student Life | St. Teresa's Academystteresasacademy.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “visit the Chapel of St. Joseph and discover the special meaning behind the lace”
    The campus includes the Chapel of St. Joseph.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
91 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.4 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)570
Students in grades 9–12570
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio11.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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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Questions families ask

Is St. Teresa's Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Teresa's Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Its sponsor is Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Teresa's Academy?
Mass is listed at Gymnasium and Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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