Bishop Kelly High School vs. Riverstone International School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Bishop Kelly High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
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Riverstone International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
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Overview
Bishop Kelly High School is a private Catholic high school founded in 1964 in Boise, ID. BK educates students in the Catholic tradition focusing on the development of the whole person - spirit, mind and body. Our close knit school community is made up of more than 65 faculty and staff members, approximately 800 students in grades 9-12, an incredible group of involved and supportive parents,and more than 7,500 alumni from Bishop Kelly and our predecessor, Saint Teresa's Academy. Our nurturing school environment encourages students to strive for excellence in and out of the classroom.
Riverstone International School is a premier, private International Baccalaureate World School in Boise, Idaho, offering day and boarding students challenging opportunities and the personal support to develop into independent, creative and collaborative thinkers.
With 400 students enrolled from preschool through high school, 45 countries are represented in the school community. A maximum of 30 students from the U.S. and around the world in grades 8-12 are enrolled in Riverstone`s boutique boarding program.
Our Five Pillars-Academic Excellence, Community and Service, Leadership by Example, International Understanding and Outdoor Education-provide limitless opportunities for students to explore academically and personally.
Small classes and strong relationships with teachers facilitate a highly personalized educational experience.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1964
1997
Students Body
Total Students
945 students
416 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
18%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
25
Pre-K Students
-
25
Kindergarten Students
-
25
Grade 1 Students
-
33
Grade 2 Students
-
19
Grade 3 Students
-
26
Grade 4 Students
-
30
Grade 5 Students
-
20
Grade 6 Students
-
24
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
37
Grade 9 Students
241
37
Grade 10 Students
242
25
Grade 11 Students
230
36
Grade 12 Students
232
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
49 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
57%
Average Class Size
21
15
Number of AP Classes
18
20
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
Average SAT score
1230
1306
Average ACT score
24
29
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(business casual)
(business casual)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Mar. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,525
$24,600
Tuition Notes
Students who are members of a supporting parish pay a reduced tuition amount. Generous financial aid packages are available. Visit www.bk.org for full tuition and financial aid info.
Tuition and fees vary by grade level. Please see https://www.riverstoneschool.org/admissions/affording-riverstone
% on Financial Aid
25%
25%
Acceptance Rate
96%
80%
Admissions Director
Kelly Shockey
Adam Hatfield
Admissions Associate
n/a
Alison Cathey
Sports
Total Sports Offered
19
10
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
32
21
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Book ClubCampus Ministry
Dead Economists SocietyEnvironmental Club
Fellowship of Christian AthletesFrench Club
Human Rights ClubKnights for Life
MathletesMeditation Club
National Honor Society (NHS)PATHS - Service Organization
Patriotism ClubPep Club
Photography ClubRandom Acts of Kindness
Red Cross ClubScience Olympiad
Spanish ClubSTEM
Student CouncilTechnology Club
Theater ArtsWorld Wide Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBand
ChoirOrchestra
Pastoral Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ping Pong ClubRock Climbing Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
3D Printing ClubCooking Club
Dungeons and Dragons ClubGay and Straight Alliance (SAGA)
Girl Up!Language Club
Literature ClubMath Club
Model United NationsMusic Appreciation Club
Photography ClubRobotics Teams
School MagazineSchool Newspaper
Science Bowl: High SchoolScience Bowl: Middle School
Speech and Debate ClubStudent Council
Sustainability Club (The Green Team)Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Rotating After-School Activities: Elementary & Middle School