O'gorman High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked SD School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 788 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,200
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

O'gorman High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	O'gorman High School
9	185
10	184
11	212
12	207

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Academic Services provided

Year Founded

1961

Colors

White, Royal blue

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005, 2014, 2021

Student Body

Total Students

788 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

54 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

24 students

Number of AP Courses

18 courses

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants and any color of collared shirts

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,200

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Tuition Notes

Non-Catholic tuition is $7675 International student is $11,000.

% on Financial Aid

25%

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jenni Struck

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

Winter TrackWrestling

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

37 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Summer Camps

Club or Organization:

Academic Quiz BowlCampus Ministry/Retreats

CenteredChess Club

Classics ClubDebate

E-SportsEducators Rising

ENDOWEnvironmental Awareness Club

Faith Development ActivitiesFellowship of Christian Athletes

Future Business Leaders of AmericaGaming Club

History ClubHOSA - Future Health Professionals

ImpactKnights for a Cure

Knitting ClubMulticultural Club

National Honor SocietyNewspaper (Knight Scroll)

Quiz BowlSpike Ball Club

Student AmbassadorsStudent Council

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)Students for Life

Teens Against Tobacco UseUltimate Frisbee

Yearbook

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Arts and Music Programs:

Band/Jazz BandColor Guard/Flags

Drama/Plays/MusicalsOral Interpretation

Vocal/Show Choir

School Notes

Our Mission..."to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence." The focus on building a strong faith community creates a unique bond between parishes, schools, students, parents, and staff.
O'Gorman High School is a four time Blue Ribbon school recipient, most recently awarded this prestigious honor in 2021, and 8 time Catholic Education Honor Roll School of Excellence.
A broad range of courses is offered to provide for multiple interests and abilities of students.
Realistically, advanced students could have their freshman year of college out of the way by the time they graduate from high school.
An Academic Services Department provides supervision and assessment for the students with special academic needs.

School Motto: To form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.

Our Mission..."to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence." The focus on building a strong faith community creates a unique bond between parishes, schools, students, parents, and staff. O'Gorman High School is a three time Blue Ribbon school recipient, most recently awarded this prestigious honor in 2021, and 8 time Catholic Education Honor Roll School of Excellence. A broad range of courses is offered to provide for multiple interests and abilities of students. Realistically, advanced students could have their freshman year of college out of the way by the time they graduate from high school. An Academic Services Department provides supervision and assessment for the students with special academic needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does O'gorman High School cost?

O'gorman High School's tuition is approximately $6,200 for private students.

What schools are O'gorman High School often compared to?

O'gorman High School is often viewed alongside schools like Sioux Falls Christian Schools by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of O'gorman High School?

The acceptance rate of O'gorman High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

What sports does O'gorman High School offer?

O'gorman High School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Winter Track and Wrestling. O'gorman High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for most sports offered.

What is O'gorman High School's ranking?

O'gorman High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for O'gorman High School?

The application deadline for O'gorman High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Sioux Falls, SD is $5,340 for elementary schools and $7,653 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Sioux Falls, SD is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).