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Bishop Connolly High School

373 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA, 02720-0272 -

School Notes Overview:

At Bishop Connolly High School, we believe that a mission-driven, standards-based curriculum, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, facilitates academic, spiritual, physical, cultural and social growth among students; ongoing professional development in the spiritual, academic and pedagogical domains cultivate a more skilled and nurturing faculty; all students can come to know and have a personal experience with Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church; all students can learn provided they are given the appropriate contextual support. Critical thinking can be taught and nurtured. Students learn best in an environment that is safe, secure and accountable; Catholic, holistic approach to education facilitates the development of life-long learners who become leaders in the secular world; and families are a vital component of the school community. ...

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School Overview:

	Bishop Connolly High School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded	1967
County	Bristol County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	359 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	21%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 65 students
	Grade 10 - 127 students
	Grade 11 - 75 students
	Grade 12 - 92 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	32%
Average Class Size	18
Number of AP Courses	9
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code	Formal
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	185 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Yearly Tuition Cost	$6,875
Tuition Notes	FACTS emrollment required (monthly withdrawl system)
% on Financial Aid	50%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$500
Acceptance Rate	90%
Head of School	Mr. Michael Scanlan
Admissions Director	Anne M. Cabral
Sport
Total Sports Offered	14
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Cross Country
	Field Hockey	Football
	Golf	Gymnastics
	Ice Hockey	Lacrosse
	Soccer	Softball
	Tennis	Track and Field
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	18
	Extracurriculars
	Bishop Connolly Film Club	Campus Ministry
	Food Pantry	Forensic Club
	Habitat for Humanity	Language Honor Society
	Liturgical Ensemble	Math Team
	Mock Trial/Debate	Molecular Model Club
	National Honor Society	Philosophy Club
	Pro-Life Club	ROV Club
	Student Ambassadors	Student Council
	Theater Club	Van Goch Club

School Notes:

At Bishop Connolly High School, we believe that a mission-driven, standards-based curriculum, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, facilitates academic, spiritual, physical, cultural and social growth among students; ongoing professional development in the spiritual, academic and pedagogical domains cultivate a more skilled and nurturing faculty; all students can come to know and have a personal experience with Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church; all students can learn provided they are given the appropriate contextual support. Critical thinking can be taught and nurtured. Students learn best in an environment that is safe, secure and accountable; Catholic, holistic approach to education facilitates the development of life-long learners who become leaders in the secular world; and families are a vital component of the school community.
Profile last updated: 02/10/2008

In the News:

Local bank employee taking his trivia knowledge to 'Jeopardy!' (The Standard-Times)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:04:29 am
NEW BEDFORD — It would be accurate to call Chris Rodrigues a trivia buff.
Bishop Connolly High School to hold placement exam Nov. 21 (The Standard-Times)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 05:02:55 am
FALL RIVER — The placement exam for prospective students for Bishop Connolly High School, 373 Elsbree St., will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the school.
Correia seeks young members for City Council and School Committee (Fall River Herald News)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 12:02:13 am
Mayor Robert Correia has put out the call in search of young residents looking to sit on a variety of city boards and commissions.
ROUNDUP: 10/27/09 (Fall River Herald News)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 02:21:33 am
Romeo Tamba scored two goals Tuesday as the Durfee High School boys’ soccer team earned a 2-2 tie with Bishop Feehan in their non-league match in Attleboro.
Craft fair set for Columbus Day weekend (The Standard-Times)
posted on October 8, 2009 at 03:20:05 pm
FALL RIVER — On Columbus Day weekend, Bishop Connolly High School will be hosting the first annual "Fall River Gives Back Craft Fair." Citizens~Union Savings Bank is proud to sponsor this event.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02720)	School Zip (02720)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,554 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	25%	43%
Population Average Age	37 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$35,749	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	66 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	41% / 59%	58% / 42%