Bishop Ward High School
Tel:
(913) 371-1201
- 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)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 290 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,300
- Application Deadline: Mar. 20
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Bishop Ward High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- School History Oldest founding date
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 |
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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) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | Mar. 20 |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,300 |
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, WrestlingBaseball, 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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