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
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADD, ADHD (no formal LD program) |
| Year Founded | 1910 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1100 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 16% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 98 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 15 courses |
| Average SAT score | 1915 |
| Average ACT score | 27 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (shirts with collar, dress pants and shoes, belt) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 14 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,550 |
| Tuition Notes | Above amount includes fees. |
| % on Financial Aid | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Jack Reichmeier |
| Admissions Associate | Tara Hall |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 20 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Chess Club, Choir, Drumline, Ecology Club, Flying Club, Herpetology Club, Ice Hockey, Juggling Club, NFL Speech and Debate, National Honor Society, Pastoral Council, Pep Band, Piano Club, Racquetball Club, Regis Club (Service), SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), SPA (Students for Political Action), Spirit Club, Student Government Association, Video Game Club Chess Club, Choir, Drumline, Ecology Club, Flying Club, Ice Hockey, Juggling Club, Pep Band, Piano Club, Spirit Club, Herpetology Club, NFL Speech and Debate, National Honor Society, Pastoral Council, Racquetball Club, Regis Club (Service), SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), SPA (Students for Political Action), Student Government Association, Video Game Club, |
School Notes:
Students must submit an essay as part of their application.
Also reviewed are seventh and eighth grade transcripts and
standardized test scores. Rockhurst also requires applicants
to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) in January of the
eighth grade year.
Profile last updated: 10/07/2013
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Whitefield Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cure' Of Ars Catholic School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Locust KinderCare (1.5 miles away)
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LeawoodCure' Of Ars Catholic School
(Roman Catholic)9403 Mission Rd
Leawood, KS, 66206
(913)648-2620(Roman Catholic)1.1 mi | 590 students | Gr. K-9 -
Kansas CityChrist The King Parish School
(Roman Catholic)425 W 85th Street
Kansas City, MO, 64114
(816)363-1113(Roman Catholic)1.1 mi | 110 students | Gr. K-8 -
Kansas CityLocust KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool9901 Locust Street
Kansas City, MO, 64131
(816)942-5337Daycare / Preschool1.5 mi | n/a students | Gr. NS-PK -
Kansas CityWhitefield Academy
(Christian)8929 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO, 64131
(816)444-3567(Christian)1.5 mi | 198 students | Gr. K-12 -
Kansas CityGillis Center School
Special Education School8150 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO, 64114
(816)508-3226Special Education School1.5 mi | n/a students | Gr. K-12
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