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Grades: 9 - 12 | 1100 students 
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. | North Central Accreditation |
| 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% (MO School Avg.: 15%) |
| Students by Grade |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 98 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 (National school 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% |
| 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 Christ The King Parish School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Barstow School (1.6 miles away)
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