Admissions

We are delighted that you are interested in St. Pius X High School. St. Pius X is more than just a Catholic High School. At St. Pius X, we provide our students with an “Education for Life". We are committed to developing each students’ spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical gifts. We are very proud of our “family feeling,” outstanding curriculum, fine faculty, and most of all, an exceptional student body. While our student body is primarily Catholic we welcome students of all faiths. We work hard to make this experience a positive one for you and your family.  We welcome your phone calls and/or emails as you consider the best place for your child to spend the next four years.

Our website is designed to acquaint prospective students and parents with our admissions and enrollment process. If you have questions about our admission process always know that you can call Melissa Montesano in our Admissions Office at 453-3450, ext. 114 if you have additional questions.

St. Pius X High School accepts transfers of students going into grades nine, ten and eleven. Generally, St. Pius X does not accept transfer students entering their senior year, unless they are transferring from a Catholic school outside of the Kansas City area. If a senior is admitted to St. Pius X High School, he/she must fulfill all requirements necessary for graduation.
To be considered for enrollment students must:

• Have good attendance records and good citizenship

• Demonstrate successful completion of course work up to the semester they are entering St. Pius X High School

Transfer Admission Process

1. Contact Melissa Montesano 816-453-3450 x117

2. Submit the following documents

   • Official School Transcripts*  

   • Official School Discipline Record*

   • Immunization records

3. Meet with Principal Joseph Monachino, Jr.

4. Complete St. Pius X Enrollment Documents

*Official School Transcripts and Discipline Records must be submitted by the student’s current school to shennen@spxkc.org or faxed to 816-452-7099, to the attention of Melissa Montesano.

Prospective students and their parents are welcome to visit St. Pius X. Please contact Melissa Montesano to schedule a tour at 816-453-3450 x117.  Shadow Days are limited to 8th Grade Students.

St. Pius X reviews and accepts applications for international students October through June, with admission being granted for the beginning of the academic year. St. Pius X accepts students who are enrolling as freshmen, sophomore or juniors*. St. Pius X does not accept international students mid-year. If a student wishes to participate in Athletics they will need to go through a MSHSAA approved agency. Click here to view agencies

Because St. Pius X does not have an ESL program, decisions to admit international applicants will be based on:

• English Proficiency (TOEFL Junior Score of 840 or above)

• Previous Academic Merit

St. Pius X will process the I-20 paperwork for all international applicants after they have been accepted and are enrolled. It is the sole responsibility of the international applicant to schedule necessary appointments within their home country to obtain a student F1 visa.

* Students requesting admission for senior year will be reviewed, enrollment may be granted but a diploma from St. Pius X will not be issued.

Tuition

International student enrollment fee is $675.00 and tuition for the 2022-2023 school year is $10,700*. A non refundable enrollment fee must be paid at time of enrollment. Full tuition payment for international students must be received by August 1, 2022.

Financial Assistance is not available for International Students.

*The tuition does not reflect the cost of consumable books, uniforms or lunch

Application Process

1. Contact the SPX Office at spxoffice@spxkc.org - 816-453-3450

2. Submit the following documents*

   • Official School Transcripts  

   • Two letters of recommendation from a Math & English Teacher

   • Official TOEFL Junior Test scores

• Student writing sample

• Immunization records

1. Meet with St. Pius X School Official (in person or video)

2. Complete St. Pius X Enrollment Documents 

*All paperwork must be submitted electronically and in English to the office at spxoffice@spxkc.org

If you are interested in enrolling your child in one or more courses that St. Pius X offers please contact Melissa Montesano at 816-453-3450 ext. 114 for more information. 

Visits To St. Pius X High School 

Visits to the school are limited to prospective students and their parents or guardians. The administration is readily available to visit with interested families and conduct a tour of the building.   

We encourage familes to attend our Open House, November 17th, 2022 to participate in a full tour of the school and meet our faculty and staff. After this date, families can contact our Admissions Coordinator directly to set up a tour.
 
We invite interested eighth grade students to spend a “Shadow Day” with a St. Pius X freshman student between October and March.

To schedule a "Shadow Day", click on the link below or call (816) 453-3450, Ext. 114. 

SPX Shadow Days

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We invite prospective families who are unable to participate in a "Shadow Day" or attend Open House to schedule a time to tour.

To schedule a tour, click on the link below or call (816) 453-3450, Ext. 114.

SPX Tours

Take a Virtual Tour of our Campus by clicking here.

The St. Pius X High School tradition is rich with nearly 60 years of strong academic and athletic programs.  St. Pius X is a place where students and faculty actively work to find solutions through excellent classroom instruction and interaction. In an environment that values academic excellence, students at St. Pius X are challenged to grow in their intellect and education.  We educate nearly 400 students each year and 98% of our graduates go on to college. We continue to focus on our mission to educate each student to their full academic potential as well as enhancing their growth of Catholic values.

High Academic Standards

Through a diversified curriculum, offering a variety of core and elective courses, we challenge each student to reach their academic potential. Our students are committed to learning and receive distinguished honors that include Commended National Merit Students, Bright Flight and National Honor Society. Over 50% of our students score 6 points or more above the national average on the ACT. To view our course offerings and STEM curriculum, click here.

Value Centered Education

We offer daily prayer and a value-centered approach in every class. Students have the opportunity to attend Mass three times a week. In addition, Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are offered.

College Credit Classes

We offer 15 AP & College Credit Classes through our partnership with local Universities. Classes are available to sophomores, juniors and seniors. During their four years at St. Pius X the Class of 2022 amassed 785 College Credit Hours.