Based on the foundation and heritage of Bishop Joseph P. Machebeuf, our mission is to be an academic community of faith that strives to form the hearts, minds and souls of our students in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the living tradition of the Catholic Church. Bishop Machebeuf`s program of studies is based on a Catholic philosophy of education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CO School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bishop Machebeuf High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Learning Services Program
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Mascot
Buffalo
Student Body
Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
20 courses
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Polo shirt with Machebeuf logo with khaki pants, shorts and skirts.
School Colors
Green, Gold
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition for families affiliated with a parish is $11,700/year
% on Financial Aid
80%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Jon Black
Admissions Associate
Rocio Delgado-Marquez
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
School Notes
- * Application for admission * Transcripts - 6th and 7th grade with 8th grade progress report * Attendance and disciplinary history * Letter of Recommendation
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bishop Machebeuf High School cost?
Bishop Machebeuf High School's tuition is approximately $12,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Bishop Machebeuf High School?
The acceptance rate of Bishop Machebeuf High School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
What sports does Bishop Machebeuf High School offer?
Bishop Machebeuf High School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Bishop Machebeuf High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for most sports offered.
What is Bishop Machebeuf High School's ranking?
Bishop Machebeuf High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Highest percentage of students of color, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bishop Machebeuf High School?
The application deadline for Bishop Machebeuf High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bishop Machebeuf High School located?
Bishop Machebeuf High School is located in the East neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 17 other private schools located in East.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
We transferred our daughter in from another high school last year and we couldn't be happier with the move. At Machebeuf, our daughter is challenged to grow intellectually, spiritually, physically, and emotionally. At other schools, she may have gotten the academics, but not have her faith formation reinforced by the teachers and administration. The Catholic identity here is strong and faithful to the magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church. My daughter commutes an hour and fifteen minutes each way to go to this wonderful school and we''re planning to send all the rest of our six kids here.
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