Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools vs. Siouxland Christian School
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School Overview
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Category
Attribute
Student Body
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.
Siouxland Christian School is first and foremost committed to instruction and education that conforms to the Word of God.
Because we are of diverse church and denominational backgrounds, it is important that as a body of believers known as Siouxland Christian School, we are diligent about unity, based on the truths of Scripture, in the bond of love.
To that end, it is important to set forth, in writing these Tenets of Faith. Meaningful education has reverence for God as its starting point and glorifying God as its goal.
Parents are given the responsibility of carefully instructing their children in the principles and doctrines of the Bible, and thus have a religious and moral responsibility to provide Christian education.
SCS is an extension of the Christ-centered home and church.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1949
1959
Students Body
Total Students
1365 students
341 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
116
73
Kindergarten Students
95
26
Grade 1 Students
110
25
Grade 2 Students
105
17
Grade 3 Students
98
16
Grade 4 Students
111
20
Grade 5 Students
-
18
Grade 6 Students
108
24
Grade 7 Students
116
24
Grade 8 Students
-
14
Grade 9 Students
157
20
Grade 10 Students
119
35
Grade 11 Students
125
17
Grade 12 Students
105
12
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
8%
Average Class Size
n/a
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
The following are first child rates. Tuition for grades 9-12 is $5,890. For grades 7-8 tuition is $5,280. Tuition for grades 1-6 is $5,010. Tuition for K5 is $4,830 and K4 is $5,350 (includes lunch and before/after school care).
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
7