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Bishop Verot Catholic High School

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 870 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,995
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Bishop Verot Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Diagnosed Learning Disabilities
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 28, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
870 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Bishop Verot Catholic High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
25 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Art HistoryAP Biology
AP CalculusAP Chemistry
AP Computer ScienceAP English
AP European HistoryAP Human Geography
AP LiteratureAP Music Theory
AP PhysicsAP Psychology
AP ResearchAP Seminar
AP SpanishAP Statistics
AP US GovernmentAP US History
AP World History
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Bishop Verot polo shirt and khaki pants

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Bishop Verot accepts the Step Up for Students Tax Credit Scholarship
% on Financial Aid
90%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,800
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
College Acceptance Rate
99%
Admissions Director
Patty Holmes
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
21 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic Quiz TeamArt Club
DebateDrumline
Environmental ClubFishing Club
French ClubGuitar Club
Key ClubLatin Dance Club
Luceat YearbookMinistry BASIC
Mission ClubModel UN
Mu Alpha ThetaNational Honor Society
Sailing ClubSpanish Honor Society
Student GovernmentSWIFT
Worship Team

School Notes

  • School Motto: Non Excidet
  • School Mascot: Viking
  • Bishop Verot Catholic High School serves the Lee County and surrounding areas as the only Cathlic High School in the area. With a student body of 900, our students come from a diverse background of both Catholic and non-Catholic families. Bishop Verot offers courses at three leveles: college-prep, honors, and AP. Our graduates average over $13 million in scholarship offers each year, have over a 50% acceptance rate in the Bright Future Scholarship Program, and 99% of our students continue on to post-secondary colleges and universities. We invite you to visit Verot to see first hand what makes the Verot family so special.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Regina Lombardo '81 - Served as Acting Deputy Director of the ATF, currently serving as Chief of Security at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • Christine Ibanez Unkel '05 - Founder, President and General Manager of the Tampa Bay Sun FC
    • Daniel Vogelbach '11 - Major League Baseball
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bishop Verot Catholic High School cost?
Bishop Verot Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $16,995 for private students.
What schools are Bishop Verot Catholic High School often compared to?
Bishop Verot Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Canterbury School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Bishop Verot Catholic High School?
The acceptance rate of Bishop Verot Catholic High School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
Who are famous alumni from Bishop Verot Catholic High School?
Bishop Verot Catholic High School famous alumni include: Regina Lombardo '81, Christine Ibanez Unkel '05 and Daniel Vogelbach '11.
What sports does Bishop Verot Catholic High School offer?
Bishop Verot Catholic High School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, E-sports, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Bishop Verot Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Florida for most sports offered.
What is Bishop Verot Catholic High School's ranking?
Bishop Verot Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bishop Verot Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Bishop Verot Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 870 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,995
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Fort Myers, FL is $12,429 for elementary schools and $13,932 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fort Myers, FL is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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