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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

915 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 16%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

82 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,500

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

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.

School Motto: Forming disciples of Jesus Christ through Catholic educational excellence.

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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