Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
Tel:
(712) 252-0573
- A history rich in PRIDE started on September 15, 1949 when the doors to the first coed Catholic high school in the Diocese of Sioux City.
- Bishop Heelan has given over 12,000 students an education based on faith, knowledge, values and service.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 541 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,375
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1949 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 541 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 25% State avg.: 14% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,375 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is based on a percentage of a family�s income or the actual cost to educate per student ($6,375 for 9-12), whichever is the lowest. The limit is 7% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), except for families with one student and an AGI below $60,000, th |
| Admissions Director | Tom Betz |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 13 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 24 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | AWARE, Bel Canto Chorus, Best Buddies, Chorale, Crusader Choir, Crusader Chronicle-Newspaper, CYO, Debate, Freshman Women Chorus, Jazz Band, Knights of the Alter, Life Core, Marching Band, Miracle Makers, Mission Club, Mixed Chorus, National Honor Society, Science Club, Shield-Yearbook, Sound & Light Crew, Speech, Student Council, Students for Life, Theatre |
School Notes
- 90% of Bishop Heelan graduates go on to attend college or university
- Average ACT Score is 23.5
- Over 90% of student body is involved in extra curricular activities
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Bishop Heelan Catholic High School is Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is St Pauls Lutheran School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sioux CityBishop Heelan Catholic Schools(Roman Catholic)Grades: 9-12 | 498 students
0 miles
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573 0 9-12
498 - Sioux CitySt Pauls Lutheran School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-5 | 60 students
0.5 miles
614 Jennings St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325 0.5 PK-5
60 - Sioux CityBoys & Girls Home Family ServicesAlternative SchoolGrades: 2-12 | 56 students
0.9 miles
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 293-4700 0.9 2-12
56 - Sioux City Grades: 3-8 | 253 students
1.5 miles
3030 Jackson St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 277-4739 1.5 3-8
253 - South Sioux CitySt Michael Catholic School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 166 students
1.7 miles
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526 1.7 PK-8
166
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