O'Gorman High School
School Notes Overview:
Our Mission..."to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence." The focus on building a strong faith community creates a unique bond between parishes, schools, students, parents, and staff. O'Gorman High School is a twoâ"time Blue Ribbon school recipient and 5 time Catholic High School Honor Roll â" Top 50 Catholic High School in the Nation. A broad range of courses is offered to provide for multiple interests and abilities of students. In the 2009-2010 school year, O'Gorman will offer 55 college credits to their students. Realistically, advanced students could have their freshman year of college out of the way by the time they graduate from high school. An Academic Services Department provides supervision and assessment for the students with special academic needs....
School Overview:
O'Gorman High School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other religious school association(s) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Academic Services provided | ||
| Year Founded | 1961 | ||
| County | Minnehaha County, SD | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 774 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(SD) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 9% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 196 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 191 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 179 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 208 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 25% | ||
| Average Class Size | 24 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 14 | ||
| Average ACT score | 23 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Khaki pants and any color of collared shirts) |
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This School |
(SD) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 176 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $3,564 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Rates for non-Catholics, add approximately $600. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | ||
| Head of School | Kyle L. Groos | ||
| Admissions Director | Kathy Rutten | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 18 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Bowling | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Dance | ||
| Drill Team | Football | ||
| Golf | Gymnastics | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Weightlifting | ||
| Winter Track | Wrestling | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 26 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Academic Quiz Bowl | Band/Jazz Band | ||
| Campus Ministry/Retreats | Chess Club | ||
| Close-Up History Club | Color Guard/Flags | ||
| Debate | Drama/Plays/Musicals | ||
| Faith Development Activities | Fellowship of Christian Athletes | ||
| National Honor Society | Newspaper (Knight Scroll) | ||
| Oral Interpretation | Peer Support Group | ||
| Philosophy Club | Rocketry | ||
| Science Club | Student Ambassadors | ||
| Student Congress | Student Council | ||
| Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) | Summer Camps | ||
| Teens Against Tobacco Use | Vocal/Show Choir | ||
| World Language Club | Yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- Our Mission to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence. The focus on building a strong faith community creates a unique bond between parishes, schools, students, parents, and staff. O'Gorman High School is a twoâ"time Blue Ribbon school recipient and 5 time Catholic High School Honor Roll â" Top 50 Catholic High School in the Nation. A broad range of courses is offered to provide for multiple interests and abilities of students. In the 2009-2010 school year, O'Gorman will offer 55 college credits to their students. Realistically, advanced students could have their freshman year of college out of the way by the time they graduate from high school.An Academic Services Department provides supervision and assessment for the students with special academic needs.
- Profile last updated: 07/14/2009
In the News:
- Meet a few 'New Moon' fans (The Argus Leader)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:59:13 am
One fan has read the "Twilight" series a half-dozen times and calls author Stephenie Meyer the Jane Austen of our era. Others own plenty of "Twilight" merchandise, from clothing to full-size cardboard cutouts of the characters. And fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of the sequel to the original "Twilight" movie, "New Moon," which opens Friday. - Vaccine supply lags as H1N1 spreads (The Argus Leader)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 07:04:39 am
School absences jumped and health officials scrambled Wednesday to fight the H1N1 flu virus spreading across South Dakota. "It's a mad race to get the vaccine manufactured and distributed. We don't want the virus to win here," said Lon Kightlinger, epidemiologist for South Dakota. Sioux Falls public school officials, in a morning meeting with public safety groups, reported no unusual rise in ... - Festival of Bands marches on (The Argus Leader)
posted on October 4, 2009 at 07:04:36 am
For one of the founding fathers of the Sioux Falls Festival of Bands, the view has changed but the experience of offering a parade and competition for high school musicians remains the same. "I didn't have to march with my band. I got to ride in a convertible," said this year's grand marshal, Jim Smith. He, Dave Haugen and some Lincoln High School band parents got the festival going 22 years ago ... - School Staffers Get Flu Shots At O'Gorman (KSFY Sioux Falls)
posted on September 30, 2009 at 11:47:52 pm
The free flu shots also available to family members. - Catholic Schools Offering Flu Shots to Teachers (KSFY Sioux Falls)
posted on September 30, 2009 at 04:01:59 am
Sioux Falls' Catholic School District is taking a step tomorrow to fight the flu by offering flu shots to all teachers in the district tomorrow afternoon at O'Gorman High School.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (57105) | School Zip (57105) |
(SD) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 24,644 people | 751,655 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 42% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $42,821 | $38,132 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.9 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 52 years old | 40 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 71% / 29% | 64% / 36% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- O'Gorman Junior High School - 390 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
- Volunteers Of America/turning Point - 22 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
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