Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School
Tel:
(903) 561-2424
For over 60 years, Bishop Thomas Gorman Catholic School has been a welcoming community of faithful learners dedicated to the continued formation of the total person according to the Gospel.
Through this Catholic tradition, supported by parental involvement, the school promotes values, character, and self-discipline.
A challenging academic environment with a college preparatory curriculum enables each student to become a contributing member of society.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 330 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | State or regional independent school association Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia |
| Year Founded | 1958 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 330 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 17% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Number of AP Courses | 28 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Art, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, World History |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Jill Coan |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
School Notes
- For over 60 years, Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School has been a welcoming community of faithful learners dedicated to the continued formation of the total person according to the Gospel. Through this Catholic tradition, supported by parental involvement, the school promotes values, character, and self-discipline. A challenging academic environment with a college preparatory curriculum enables each student to become a contributing member of society.Mission. The mission of Bishop Gorman Catholic School is the fulfillment of the educational ministry of the Catholic Church and has as its primary goal the ongoing formation of the Christian person. It aims at the development of the individual's moral, intellectual, social, cultural, and physical endowments.
- College Preparation. 100% of Bishop Gorman graduates in the Class of 2018 were accepted to post-secondary academic institutions or career training programs. The Class of 2018 received more than $7 million in college scholarship offers spread out of 75% of the class. Recent Gorman alumni are studying at or have graduated from: Yale, New York University, Princeton, Columbia, Duke University, Boston Conservatory, Sarah Lawrence College, Cornell, Dartmouth, The University of Notre Dame, University of Texas at Austin, Texas A & M University, Trinity University, Baylor University, West Point Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Case-Western Reserve, Florida Tech, Purdue, Creighton University, Austin College, SMU, TCU, University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, University of Pennsylvania, Rice University, Gonzaga University, Millsaps, University of Alabama, St. Louis University, Franciscan University, St. Edward`s University, and many others. The class 2016 earned over $6,766,000 in scholarship offers.
- Student Activities. Co-curricular activities include: Ambassadors Club, Student Ministry, Drama Club, Yearbook, Student Government, Biology Club, Math Club, Band, National Honor Society, Visual Arts, Pre-Med Club, Pro-Life Club, Academic Team, Choir, Skeet, International Students Club, Football, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Dance, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Swimming, Track and Field, and Tennis.
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