Catholic School
Maur Hill - Mount Academy
- grade AOverall Grade
- Private, Boarding, Catholic
- 9-12
- Atchison, KS
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 34 reviews
Maur Hill - Mount Academy Reviews
Rating 3.85 out of 5 34 reviews
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I am an international student. When I have been enrolled in this school I was not used to America yet. One day, I didn't know the classroom for the next class. At that time, a senior student guided me to the next class. I knew that all the students at this school were kind. I want to be as kind as that person and be able to repeat what I have experienced to newly enrolled students. This is my favorite part of this school. What I want you to change to school is that senior students think they are better than freshman students. A freshman student was runned erranding by a senior student saying, "Bring water." The teachers pretended not to see this. This should be taken care of by teachers to create a better school. And I would like to say “you should bring your own water yourself” as a senior student when I find the situation next time.
I came here my senior year and absolutely loved it. I was in the dorms and playing football and track. Everyone is super kind and accepting. Just a great place to be
I attended Maur Hill all four years, I made good & lasting friends as of today. Met boys from all over the world, from Mexico to Panama & all around the United States. I've recommended to other Grand Parents. I had the best time in my life when I attended. Really great teachers & coaches.
Bob Kimbrell
Bob Kimbrell
I would relatively compare this school to a failing sports franchise. Sure, the school might've been here for a long time and accompany its rich history, however it doesn't make up for the fact that in the present there is little no positivity coming from this school. From poor administrative decisions to the lack of basic infrastructure needed to support a high school, Maur Hill currently doesn't provide the education it advertises. It has consistently further the in-balance of spending from its academics and instead has chosen to fund their 3A baseball program, football stadium, and staff parking lot/entrance. It very much hurts to have to speak against an institution based on solid morals and enriching faith. Until they can get their act together and begin to support its board of directors, provide better opportunities to their students, and improve its financial relationship with their alumni, I can't in good faith recommend this school.
It was alright, the food was ok, teachers were sup-par, and the staff didn't really care about the majority of the students. The president also had a troubled past that makes me uncomfortable on my time there.
I attended MH-MA for all four years of high school and had a great experience!
High School brings a lot of challenges, and I had a great community to journey through those four years with. Many of the teachers I had were very dedicated to their students and guiding them towards success - always available if you needed extra help. Attending a school with students from around the world allowed me to learn about several other cultures and find some lifelong friends! The Catholic faith is definitely alive and a core value for this school which was very important for me.
Having graduated, (and now as a working adult) I constantly find myself applying the values and work ethic I learned from attending Maur Hill - Mount Academy.
High School brings a lot of challenges, and I had a great community to journey through those four years with. Many of the teachers I had were very dedicated to their students and guiding them towards success - always available if you needed extra help. Attending a school with students from around the world allowed me to learn about several other cultures and find some lifelong friends! The Catholic faith is definitely alive and a core value for this school which was very important for me.
Having graduated, (and now as a working adult) I constantly find myself applying the values and work ethic I learned from attending Maur Hill - Mount Academy.
Proud to be an international alumni! Will always remember my time boarding there and the people I met, very positively. Couldn't recommend any place better for prospective students.
Great school overall, but could be more focused on math and science: not many clubs, no ap science classes, etc.
I enjoyed the friends I made and certain teachers there. The boarding students were a wonderful exposure to outside cultures and unique individuals. As an art student, the school lacked in creative programs and seemed more focused on sports. When my mental health was deteriorating, I received little to no help. I generally felt like an outcast because I did not fit into a category of a devout Catholic, a star athlete, or a straight A student. When I was struggling, I would go to my English teachers instead of the counselor because they showed genuine care and interest in me and my dreams. I often felt trapped and being forced to fit into a mold. As a unique, artistic person and part of the LGBTQ community, I did not thrive here. The school is a good fit for certain people just not me. If your faith life is important to you, this is the right place.
In my four years at Maur Hill Mount Academy, I made friends from students all over the world and will always keep in touch with them. The teachers and faculty are outstanding at their jobs and I would surly hope to send my kids here in the future to come!
Maur Hill-Mount Academy is a very close and caring community where I felt right at home in. I think going to this school has helped me learn about and meet people from many different cultures. Maur Hill-Mount Academy's classes also challenge their students and prepare them for college-level classes. The only complaint I really have is that some of the teachers I feel weren't as committed to getting us ready for college as others. However, this school has created a very memorable highschool experience for me and has prepared me for the next step in life.
I like the faith life, the people I've met, and the fact that administration seems to really want you to succeed. I think there could be improvements along the lines of administration communication, the quality of counseling, and the quality of a few teachers.
I liked a lot about Maur Hill. I feel like I got the best possible education. I believe that because of the many teachers I met. They seem to care about me, and how I will do in life. The whole administration seems like they want to help you, that is why they changed the schedule my sophomore year. The new schedule set it up like a college, so I can actually prepare myself for it.
Maur Hill - Mount Academy is a diverse school with caring teachers placed in a quaint little town in Kansas. It is an experience that most don't get to have.
I'm very proud to be an alum of MH-MA. I truly believe the opportunities provided to me, my teachers, my coaches, and the friends I met there from all over the world, prepared me for a successful life.
Had a wonderful experience attending this school. It has gotten so much better through the years and will continue to be a top-notch private high school
Overall the school was very willing to meet the needs of its students when asked for. Teachers really do have a 1 on 1 relationship with many of their students. If you are ready to have college level challenges and learn independence the school is where you would want to go to.
I felt safe on campus, but there weren't really any special resources regarding health & safety available.
Not nearly enough extracurricular activities aside from sports.
I wish that there were more students at this school--classes are pretty small, and students can sometimes be rather clique-ish. I also wish that there were more extra-curricular activities and opportunities for advanced coursework.