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Grade 9 enrollment highest with 122 students, more than any other grade at Holy Family Catholic Schools.

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School Motto

Forming disciples of Jesus Christ through Catholic educational excellence.

Student Body

Total Students

915 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

82 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Christian School Association (NCSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,500

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Wahlert High School is rooted in Catholic-Christian tradition and experience, the Wahlert community facilitates student development, integrating their spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, emotional and artistic dimensions through a challenging, stimulating and creative educational environment.
We believe all students can achieve success.
By empowering students in their pursuit of excellence, we prepare them for lifelong learning.
Holy Family Catholic Schools, preK through high school, are committed to providing academic rigor through a comprehensive curriculum.
Our elementary curriculum guide was developed to provide a brief overview of the curriculum for grades preK-5.
The elementary curriculum reflects Holy Family Catholic School's high expectations for each student, and incorporates the Archdiocese of Dubuque's grade level expectations.
Curriculum development is a crucial component of the educational process as we prepare students to think critically and creatively.

Wahlert High School is rooted in Catholic-Christian tradition and experience, the Wahlert community facilitates student development, integrating their spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, emotional and artistic dimensions through a challenging, stimulating and creative educational environment.
We believe all students can achieve success.
By empowering students in their pursuit of excellence, we prepare them for lifelong learning.
Holy Family Catholic Schools, preK through high school, are committed to providing academic rigor through a comprehensive curriculum.
Our elementary curriculum guide was developed to provide a brief overview of the curriculum for grades preK-5.
The elementary curriculum reflects Holy Family Catholic School's high expectations for each student, and incorporates the Archdiocese of Dubuque's grade level expectations.
Curriculum development is a crucial component of the educational process as we prepare students to think critically and creatively.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Holy Family Catholic Schools's tuition is approximately $7,500 for private students.

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Holy Family Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Holy Family Catholic Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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