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Maur Hill-Mount Academy (MH-MA) in Atchison, Kansas provides a respected education to students from across the United States and internationally. As a Catholic boarding and day school, students will experience a challenging and supportive atmosphere with a residential program that provides a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
MH-MA has a diverse student body that comes from several states and countries to be challenged, supported, and grow in a faith-filled college prep environment that sees 98% of graduates entering college.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 208 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $32,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $7,250
Acceptance rate: 72%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) accreditations: North Central Association (NCA), Catholic Boarding Schools Association (CBSA), National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Secondary School Admissions Test Board (SSATB),Small Boarding School Association (SBSA)
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Lufti Firdaus '88 - Minister of Trade - Indonesia
Steve Bartulica '88 - Croatian Parliament. Professor at Catholic University of Croatia in Zagreb
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