Bishop Kearney High School (Closed 2016)

Bishop Kearney High School empowers young women to develop their unique gifts by offering an excellent education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus imbued with Catholic teaching and tradition and animated by the charism of the Sister of Saint Joseph.
Our philosophy is to establish an environment in which the Gospel values of love of God, neighbor and self, a respect for all life, and the virtue of justice are consciously and consistently taught and lived; to embrace the mission of the Sister of Saint Joseph by striving to bring love, reconciliation and unity to all our endeavors; to foster intellectual, emotional, moral, physical and spiritual growth through a well rounded curriculum along with varied extra and co- curricular activities thereby nurturing each student's full potential through self-discovery; to empower young women to resist stereotypes and actions that belittle them, by promoting positive roles and fostering respect and equality for all; to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for higher education and successful careers; and to develop a love of learning which will allow our graduates to continue to grow throughout their entire lives.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students
264 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Bishop Kearney High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Bishop Kearney High School empowers young women to develop their unique gifts by offering an excellent education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus imbued with Catholic teaching and tradition and animated by the charism of the Sister of Saint Joseph. Our philosophy is to establish an environment in which the Gospel values of love of God, neighbor and self, a respect for all life, and the virtue of justice are consciously and consistently taught and lived; to embrace the mission of the Sister of Saint Joseph by striving to bring love, reconciliation and unity to all our endeavors; to foster intellectual, emotional, moral, physical and spiritual growth through a well rounded curriculum along with varied extra and co- curricular activities thereby nurturing each student's full potential through self-discovery; to empower young women to resist stereotypes and actions that belittle them, by promoting positive roles and fostering respect and equality for all; to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for higher education and successful careers; and to develop a love of learning which will allow our graduates to continue to grow throughout their entire lives.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Bishop Kearney High School?
The application deadline for Bishop Kearney High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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