Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School

500 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215-0112
Tel: (718)360-2510
Grades: 9 - 12 | 824 students
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The goal of our school is to educate, to prepare for the future - these are the goals of our administration, faculty and staff. In this quest we are united in common bonds: faith in God as expressed in the Roman Catholic tradition, respect for nation, and love - love of knowledge, love of God, love of others and love of self. We seek to provide spiritual, educational, and social opportunities which coincide with the threefold aim of Catholic education as defined in the Bishops' pastoral, "To Teach as Jesus Did."

School Overview:
Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1962
Student Body
Total Students 824 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 79% (NY School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 15:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 80%
Average Class Size 27 students
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform; polo shirt; uniform pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,350
Tuition Notes Total cost includes two fees: $400.00 general suplly fee; $200.00 student activity fee; additional $200.00 graduation fee--Seniors only
Admissions Director Frank V. Brancato
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cheering
Cross Country Dance
Football Golf
Soccer Softball
Swimming Track and Field
Volleyball Weightlifting
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 18 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Student Council National Honor Society
Chess Club Writers' Workshop
Drama Club Tech Crew
Campus Ministry Film Workshop
Video Game Club Newspaper
Yearbook Video Yearbook
Communion and Liberation Martial Arts
Intramurals Band
Glee Club Danc

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Nearby Schools:

Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Holy Name Of Jesus School
Gr. K-9 | 0.2 mi. away
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0.6 mi. away
Avalon Childcare Fifth Avenue
Gr. K-1 | 0.7 mi. away
International Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 0.7 mi. away
St Saviour Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.8 mi. away

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