Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools vs. Sacred Heart School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Overview
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools serves 1365 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
The student:teacher of Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Sacred Heart School serves 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of Sacred Heart School is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1949
1920
Students Body
Total Students
1365 students
351 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
39%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
116
26
Kindergarten Students
95
40
Grade 1 Students
110
40
Grade 2 Students
105
35
Grade 3 Students
98
30
Grade 4 Students
111
38
Grade 5 Students
-
36
Grade 6 Students
108
39
Grade 7 Students
116
32
Grade 8 Students
-
35
Grade 9 Students
157
-
Grade 10 Students
119
-
Grade 11 Students
125
-
Grade 12 Students
105
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
44 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$4,254
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition will be based on a percentage of a family’s income or the actual cost to educate per student ($4,254 for K-8 and $6,375 for 9-12), whichever is the lowest. The limit is 7% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), except for families with one student and an
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
n/a
Tom Betz