Bishop Chatard vs. Cathedral High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Bishop Chatard ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Cathedral High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2023
Yes, selected in 2004-2016-2022
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Bishop Chatard has an academic support program that assists students with many learning differences
Dyslexia/Language-based/autism spectrum
Year Founded
1961
1918
Students Body
Total Students
718 students
1072 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
198
288
Grade 10 Students
180
304
Grade 11 Students
170
245
Grade 12 Students
170
235
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
93 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
56%
Average Class Size
17
19
Number of AP Classes
20
27
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average SAT score
1210
1190
Average ACT score
27
25
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform which includes pants, shorts and collared polo shirts with the Bishop Chatard crest embroidered)
(Uniform which includes pants, shorts and collared polo shirts with the Bishop Chatard crest embroidered)
Casual
(Uniform: khaki pants and uniform shirts/sweatshirts)
(Uniform: khaki pants and uniform shirts/sweatshirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 10
Oct. 1 / Dec. 15
Tuition Cost
$10,290
$15,765
Tuition Notes
We offer financial aid and Indiana Choice Scholarships to those who qualify.
Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships are available
% on Financial Aid
62%
44%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$4,723
Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Admissions Director
Karen Aruta
Anna Taul
Admissions Associate
Sarah Bustamante
Beth Wissler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
20
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
34
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art ClubBook Club
Brain Game (Academic Competition)CAFE Club (Multicultural Club)
Concert ChoirDance Team
Environmental ClubFilm Study Club
Flag Corps/Drill TeamFrench Club
German ClubGospel Choir
Habitat for HumanityIntramural Athletics
Jazz BandLatin Club
Liturgy Planning CommitteeMarching Band
Math LeagueModel United Nations
NewspaperOrchestra
Pro Life ClubPromise to Keep
RoboticsScience Club
Service ClubsSpanish Club
Speech TeamStudent Council
Student GovernmentTheatre
We the PeopleYearbook