Bishop Kearney High School
Tel:
(718) 236-6363
- Bishop Kearney High School empowers young women to develop their unique gifts by offering an excellent education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus imbued with Catholic teaching and tradition and animated by the charism of the Sister of Saint Joseph.
- Our philosophy is to establish an environment in which the Gospel values of love of God, neighbor and self, a respect for all life, and the virtue of justice are consciously and consistently taught and lived; to embrace the mission of the Sister of Saint Joseph by striving to bring love, reconciliation and unity to all our endeavors; to foster intellectual, emotional, moral, physical and spiritual growth through a well rounded curriculum along with varied extra and co- curricular activities thereby nurturing each student's full potential through self-discovery; to empower young women to resist stereotypes and actions that belittle them, by promoting positive roles and fostering respect and equality for all; to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for higher education and successful careers; and to develop a love of learning which will allow our graduates to continue to grow throughout their entire lives.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 264 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 264 students |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| % Students of Color | 50% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- Bishop Kearney High School empowers young women to develop their unique gifts by offering an excellent education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus imbued with Catholic teaching and tradition and animated by the charism of the Sister of Saint Joseph. Our philosophy is to establish an environment in which the Gospel values of love of God, neighbor and self, a respect for all life, and the virtue of justice are consciously and consistently taught and lived; to embrace the mission of the Sister of Saint Joseph by striving to bring love, reconciliation and unity to all our endeavors; to foster intellectual, emotional, moral, physical and spiritual growth through a well rounded curriculum along with varied extra and co- curricular activities thereby nurturing each student's full potential through self-discovery; to empower young women to resist stereotypes and actions that belittle them, by promoting positive roles and fostering respect and equality for all; to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for higher education and successful careers; and to develop a love of learning which will allow our graduates to continue to grow throughout their entire lives.
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