Notre Dame de Sion High School (9-12)
School Leader(s)
Natalie McDonough, Principal Alicia Herald, President- Tuition
- Availability for 2019-2020
- NO Transportation provided
- Before and After-Care Available
Quick Facts
Our Mission
The Notre Dame de Sion School of Kansas City is an independent Roman Catholic school providing the highest quality college preparatory education from preschool through grade 12. Sion continues the tradition of the founding sisters, the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion, inviting students to encounter God in a Catholic atmosphere that respects all faith traditions. The school partners with families and the community to prepare students for socially responsible, values based leadership in a culturally and religiously diverse world.
Points of Pride
- Rooted in Catholicism, Sion emphasizes respect and dialogue in an environment where students are valued as individuals.
- Sion education rests upon 4 pillars of excellence: academics, student life, traditions, & collaboration with Sion schools worldwide.
- Each year 100% of seniors are accepted to colleges across the nation and abroad. They earn impressive merit-based scholarships, and acceptances into top honors programs. The Class of 2018 earned over $14.8 million in scholarship awards.
School Hours
- School Hours: 8:00 am - 3:10 pm
- Before Care Hours Start: Information not shared with SMKCS
- After Care Hours End: Information not shared with SMKCS
School Details
- Year Established: 1912
- Total Enrollment: 345
- Specialized Focus: Single Gender - All Girls
- Affiliation: KCPS-Neighborhood
- Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Tuition
- Tuition Amount:
Our Demographics
Receive Special Ed Services
English Language Learners
Programs and Features
Specialized Programs
- Advanced Placement
- College Prep
- Religious
Arts Programs
- Band
- Ceramics
- Choir
- Costume Design
- Drama + Theater
- Drawing
- Drum/Percussion
- Fashion Design
- Fiber Arts
- Film
- Instrumental Music
- Literature
- Painting
- Photography
- Poetry
- Sculpture
- Visual Arts
Sports Programs
- Basketball (Girls)
- Cheerleading (Girls)
- Cross Country (Girls)
- Diving (Girls)
- Golf (Girls)
- Lacrosse (Girls)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Swimming (Girls)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
Clubs + Activities
- Book Club
- Chess Club
- Coding
- Debate
- Environmental Club
- Journalism/Newspaper
- Math Team
- National Honor Society
- Peer Counseling
- Robotics
- SADD
- Science Olympiad
- Speech + Debate
- Spirit Squad
- Student Government
Family Engagement
- N/A
Application Process
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
- Application Close: August 29, 2019
How to Apply
The only application requirement is to fill out an application, provide teacher recommendations, the application fee, and take the High School Placement Test. For more info, contact 816-942-3282.
Student Performance
Standardized Test Results
English
Math
Why It Matters
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
Why It Matters
Schools strive for students to have at least 90% of their students have 90% attendance because kids learn best when they’re IN school.
In 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Student Growth
English Language Arts
Floor
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Mathematics
Floor
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Student Retention Rate
Dropout Rate
Why It Matters
The dropout rate helps tell the story of the graduation rate because it takes into account students who take more than four years to graduate or who transferred to other schools.
In 2019, the average dropout rate in Missouri was 1.9%, source.
Graduation Rate
Why It Matters
The number of students who started at a school in 9th grade and graduate from that particular school four years later.
In 2019, the average graduation rate in Missouri was 89.64%, source.
ACT Scores
ACT Average Score
ACT Participation Rate
Why It Matters
The ACT is a standardized test that many students take before applying to college. This is the percentage of graduates who took the ACT and their average score. Students need a score of at least 18 in order to qualify for Missouri A+ Scholarships. Research shows that students who earn a 21 or higher have the best chance of earning grades C or higher in college.
In 2019, Missouri’s average ACT score was 20.6 and the percent of graduates who took the ACT was 76.69%, source