Bishop Ward High School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Bishop Ward High School is to provide a quality Catholic education that nurtures the body, mind, and soul of each student. Ward is the first high school in Kansas and the first Catholic school nationwide to be selected as an AOF school by the prestigious National Academy Foundation. ...
School Overview:
Bishop Ward High School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1908 | ||
| County | Wyandotte County, KS | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 363 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(KS) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 49% | 18% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 94 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 98 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 76 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 95 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 50% | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (khaki pants and uniform shirt) |
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(KS) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 176 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 20 | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,300 | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 13 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Drill Team | Football | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Wrestling | |||
School Notes:
- The mission of Bishop Ward High School is to provide a quality Catholic education that nurtures the body, mind, and soul of each student. Ward is the first high school in Kansas and the first Catholic school nationwide to be selected as an AOF school by the prestigious National Academy Foundation.
- Profile last updated: 12/02/2008
In the News:
- WyCo Football Power Rankings: Turner remains on top (Kansas City Kansan)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 10:01:13 pm
The four top teams in this week's Kansas City Kansan power rankings will play each other Friday night in high school football action. Not much will change from last week since there were no major upsets. 1. Turner: After Bonner Springs hung in with the Golden Bears, Turner punched them in the mouth in the second half, scoring 25 unanswered points and blowing out the Braves. Turner has a showdown ... - Camino: Third Annual Heroes Parade a success (Kansas City Kansan)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 04:25:00 pm
Excitement filled the air as the Village West’s Rotary Club 3 rd Annual Heroes Parade began to assemble on France Family Drive. The American GI Forum was number 38 in line so I took my time taking in all of the beautiful antique cars parked along the way. Jeeps and Army trucks were also made their presence known. I saw and waved to Pete Gomez and the Bonner Springs VFW. Pete’s U.S. Army 1 ... - Family of Greg Young to hold cancer benefit walk this weekend (Kansas City Kansan)
posted on September 22, 2009 at 06:11:36 pm
Friends and family of Greg Young will take part in the Light The Night Walk event this weekend. Young, a native of Kansas City, Kan., and graduate of Bishop Ward HIgh School, passed away earlier this year from cancer at 24. The Light The Night Walk benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which fundraises to help find a cure for the cancer. The treatments help patients live longer. The walk ... - VIDEO: Bishop Ward football preview (Kansas City Kansan)
posted on September 3, 2009 at 05:26:21 pm
A look at the 2009 Bishop Ward Cyclones football team. - YEK adds Bishop Ward to its program (Kansas City Kansan)
posted on August 11, 2009 at 04:09:01 pm
Ward students have the opportunity to learn about businesses and entrepreneurship
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (66102) | School Zip (66102) |
(KS) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 28,819 people | 2,687,946 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 14% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 30 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $28,143 | $43,908 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 56 years old | 42 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 58% / 42% | 67% / 33% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Bishop Miege High School - 770 students - 5.4 mi. away - view location
- Dela Salle Education Center - 242 students - 5.6 mi. away - view location
- Seton Center High School - 68 students - 5.7 mi. away - view location
- St. Pius X High School - 416 students - 6.2 mi. away - view location
- St. Teresa's Academy - 511 students - 6.9 mi. away - view location
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