Rockhurst High School
School Notes Overview:
Rockhurst High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young men in grades nine through twelve. Rockhust High School serves the greater Kansas City metropolitan area by educating Ignatian leaders, “men-for-others,” in the Roman Catholic Jesuit college preparatory tradition. In the spirit of St. Ignatius, its goal is the formation of the whole person within a diverse and disciplined environment, as one who is open to growth, strives for academic excellence, is religious, loving, and committed to justice through service. Student achievement at Rockhurst is measured in a number of ways, of course. Academic grades reflect the quality of course work; athletic letters, the stamina and ability of a student athlete. Rockhurst's aim is to educate the entire person -- to shape the intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical development of a young man over the four years that he is a part of our community....
School Overview:
Rockhurst High School |
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| School Membership(s) | Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Jackson County, MO | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 1024 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
This School |
(MO) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 284 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 246 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 256 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 238 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 82 teachers | |
This School |
(MO) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * 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 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Rockhurst High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young men in grades nine through twelve. Rockhust High School serves the greater Kansas City metropolitan area by educating Ignatian leaders, “men-for-others,” in the Roman Catholic Jesuit college preparatory tradition. In the spirit of St. Ignatius, its goal is the formation of the whole person within a diverse and disciplined environment, as one who is open to growth, strives for academic excellence, is religious, loving, and committed to justice through service. Student achievement at Rockhurst is measured in a number of ways, of course. Academic grades reflect the quality of course work; athletic letters, the stamina and ability of a student athlete. Rockhurst's aim is to educate the entire person -- to shape the intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical development of a young man over the four years that he is a part of our community.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
In the News:
- What's Up Next area sports calendar (The Examiner)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 07:47:41 am
What's Up Next area sports calendar for Nov. 11-15 - Rockhurst ready for rematch against Cats (The Examiner)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 09:02:36 am
Blue Springs and Rockhurst will meet again. - Test prep makes sense for some high schoolers (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 05:16:10 am
More than 70 years ago, Stanley Kaplan started a tutoring service in the basement of his parents’ Brooklyn apartment. Despite huge hurdles and long odds, the Stanley H. Kaplan Co. over the years sold millions of students on the need to prepare for college-entrance exams by signing up for a Kaplan class. Today, the business, now part of The Washington Post Co., generates more than $2 billion in ... - Sports buzz: Women’s preseason All-America team features UConn duo (The Kansas City Star)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 06:06:45 am
Moore unanimous All-American Preseason or postseason, Maya Moore is making a habit of racking up honors. - Test prep could be helpful (The Kansas City Star)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 03:37:15 am
More than 70 years ago, Stanley Kaplan started a tutoring service in the basement of his parents’ Brooklyn apartment. Despite huge hurdles and long odds, the Stanley H. Kaplan Co. over the years sold millions of students on the need to prepare for college entrance exams by signing up for a Kaplan class. Today, the business generates more than $2 billion in revenue, with more than 1 million ...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (64114) | School Zip (64114) |
(MO) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 23,639 people | 5,593,929 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 44% | 18% |
| Population Average Age | 42 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.9 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $43,117 | $45,202 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 51 years old | 43 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (64114) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 65% / 35% | 69% / 31% |
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