Bishop Ward High School
The mission of Bishop Ward High School is to provide a quality Catholic education that nurtures the body, mind, and soul of each student.
Ward is the first high school in Kansas and the first Catholic school nationwide to be selected as an AOF school by the prestigious National Academy Foundation.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 290 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,300
- Application Deadline: Mar. 20
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bishop Ward High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
290 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khaki pants and uniform shirt)
(khaki pants and uniform shirt)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 20
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Scholarships and financial aid available!
Admissions Director
Karina Martinez
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academy of Finance, Debate and Forensics, Drama Club, Junior Police Academy, Pep Club, Robotics
Academy of Finance, Debate and Forensics, Drama Club, Junior Police Academy, Pep Club, Robotics
School Notes
- Bishop Ward is a Catholic, college preparatory high school serving students who want to be challenged academically and spiritually and who have their sights set firmly on attending college.Since 1908, Bishop Ward has been proud to provide a "quality, Catholic, college preparatory education that nurtures the body, mind, and soul of each student."Whether it's the renovation of the football field, the business community support for our Academy of Finance program, or the complete renovation of the St. Albert the Great Chemistry Room every improvement marks a step toward a bright future for Bishop Ward High School and toward continuing the Bishop Ward Legacy and Tradition.Bishop Ward is proud to make the claim, "This is Cyclone Country!"And even more proud to continue the march toward our second century of educating many of the brightest and best students in Wyandotte County.
Source: Verified school update
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