Bishop Kelly High School
- Bishop Kelly High School is a private Catholic high school founded in 1964 in Boise, ID. BK educates students in the Catholic tradition focusing on the development of the whole person - spirit, mind and body. Our close knit school community is made up of more than 65 faculty and staff members, approximately 800 students in grades 9-12, an incredible group of involved and supportive parents,and more than 7,500 alumni from Bishop Kelly and our predecessor, Saint Teresa's Academy. Our nurturing school environment encourages students to strive for excellence in and out of the classroom.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 839 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,525
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 15 / rolling
Top Placements
Bishop Kelly High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Northwest Association of Accredited Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1964 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 839 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 15% State avg.: 13% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 21 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 18 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average SAT score | 1230 |
| Average ACT score | 24 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (business casual) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 15 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,525 |
| Tuition Notes | Students who are members of a supporting parish pay a reduced tuition amount. Generous financial aid packages are available. Visit www.bk.org for full tuition and financial aid info. |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% |
| Admissions Director | Kelly Shockey |
| Endowment Size | $10 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 19 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, WrestlingAlpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 32 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Book Club, Campus Ministry, Dead Economists Society, Environmental Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, French Club, Human Rights Club, Knights for Life, Mathletes, Meditation Club, National Honor Society (NHS), PATHS - Service Organization, Patriotism Club, Pep Club, Photography Club, Random Acts of Kindness, Red Cross Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, STEM, Student Council, Technology Club, Theater Arts, World Wide Club, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Pastoral Arts Recreational Athletic Programs: Ping Pong Club, Rock Climbing Club |
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