When the Loretto School closed in 1984, its principal and a group of teachers, students, parents and community leaders founded Kansas City Academy to continue Loretto’s unique educational philosophy. Our roots are in the Loretto educational tradition, known for providing excellent academic education, helping students deepen their values, inspiring lifelong learning and fostering concern for the welfare of others.

In 2007 Kansas City Academy became an Expeditionary Learning (EL) School, supported by funding from our donors and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In anticipation of increased public awareness, growing enrollment and potential new funding opportunities, we updated our strategic plan with new initiatives.

KCA’s future is bright as a high-performing Expeditionary Learning School:

• Faculty members will receive intensive professional development in curriculum, teaching practices and building a strong school culture.
• Students will develop perseverance, fitness, craftsmanship, imagination and self-discipline as they work toward self-discovery through Expeditionary Learning.
• The Kansas City community will benefit, as our students gain the attitudes and skills to learn from others and be of service.
• More future students will have the opportunity to experience Expeditionary Learning, as our strategic plan guides us toward our goals.