Dowling Catholic High School
Dowling Catholic High School is committed to serving the Greater Des Moines Catholic community and embracing learners of all faiths. Dowling will inspire a Christ-centered love of learning and a respect for fellow human beings through the application of moral principles, a commitment to service, and excellence in academics, athletics, the arts, and extra-curricular activities.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 1,428 students
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Dowling Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1918
Summer School Offered
Yes
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003
Student Body
Total Students
1,428 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
Average Class Size
23 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, an, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, English and Language Composition, English Literature and Compostition, Environmental Science, European History, Government, Microeconomics, Physics 1 & 2, Pyschology, Spanish
Average ACT score
24
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(khaki, navy or black slacks with a DCHS polo)
(khaki, navy or black slacks with a DCHS polo)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We have participating and non-participating tuition. www.dowlingcatholic.org
% on Financial Aid
40%
Admissions Director
Tatia Eischeid
Admissions Associate
Kelly Lentsch
Sports
Total Sports Offered
20 sports
Sports
School Calendar
View the Dowling Catholic High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 23, 2022 (Tuesday)
Last day to drop SLU Fall/Yearlong course
September 30, 2022 (Friday)
First Day of Second Semester
January 05, 2023 (Thursday)
Last day to drop Spring SLU course
February 03, 2023 (Friday)
Spring Break
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
School Notes
- Dowling Catholic High School is committed to serving the Greater Des Moines Catholic community and embracing learners of all faiths. In an environment that is faithful, caring and dedicated, Dowling Catholic forms each student to become a Christ-centered leader.
Source: Verified school update
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