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Bishop Ward High School

708 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102

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Tel: (913) 371-1201

www.wardhigh.org

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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 (2021)

Top Ranked KS School
Grades: 9-12
Students: 290 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,300
Application Deadline: Mar. 20

Top Rankings

Bishop Ward High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1908

Student Body

Total Students

290 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

51%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Bishop Ward High School Student 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)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 20

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,300

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Tuition Notes

Scholarships and financial aid available!

Admissions Director

Karina Martinez

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

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

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.

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Quick Stats (2021)

Top Ranked KS School
Grades: 9-12
Students: 290 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,300
Application Deadline: Mar. 20

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Kansas is $6,989 for elementary schools and $10,533 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kansas is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).