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.
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 | 531 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 18%
State avg.: 11% |
| Students by Grade |  |
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, CYO, Chorale, Crusader Choir, Crusader Chronicle-Newspaper, 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 AWARE, Best Buddies, CYO, Chorale, Crusader Choir, Debate, Jazz Band, Life Core, Marching Band, Miracle Makers, Mission Club, Mixed Chorus, Science Club, Speech, Theatre, Bel Canto Chorus, Crusader Chronicle-Newspaper, Freshman Women Chorus, Knights of the Alter, National Honor Society, Shield-Yearbook, Sound & Light Crew, Student Council, Students for Life, |
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
Profile last updated: 09/15/2015
Nearby Private Schools
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The nearest high school is Boys & Girls Home Family Services (0.9 miles away)
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The nearest elementary school is St. Pauls Lutheran School (0.5 miles away)
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The nearest preschool is St Michael School (1.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
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Sioux CitySt. Pauls Lutheran School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: K-5 | 68 students
0.5 miles
614 Jennings St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712)258-63250.5K-5
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Sioux CityBoys & Girls Home Family ServicesAlternative SchoolGrades: 3-12 | 108 students
0.9 miles
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712)293-47000.93-12
108 -
Sioux CityGrades: 3-8 | 289 students
1.5 miles
3030 Jackson St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712)277-47391.53-8
289 -
South Sioux CitySt Michael School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 178 students
1.7 miles
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402)494-15261.7PK-8
178 -
Sioux CityGrades: PK-2 | 131 students
3.5 miles
4105 Harrison St
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712)239-10903.5PK-2
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