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Bishop Heelan Catholic High School

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked IA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,375
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Bishop Heelan Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1949

Student Body

Total Students
499 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on a percentage of a family�s income or the actual cost to educate per student ($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 AGI below $60,000, th
Admissions Director
Tom Betz

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
24 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
AWARE, Bel Canto Chorus, Best Buddies, Chorale, Crusader Choir, Crusader Chronicle-Newspaper, CYO, Debate, Freshman Women Chorus, Jazz Band, Knights of the Alter, Life Core, Marching Band, Miracle Makers, Mission Club, Mixed Chorus, National Honor Society, Science Club, Shield-Yearbook, Sound & Light Crew, Speech, Student Council, Students for Life, Theatre

School Notes

  • 90% of Bishop Heelan graduates go on to attend college or university
  • Average ACT Score is 23.5
  • Over 90% of student body is involved in extra curricular activities
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bishop Heelan Catholic High School cost?
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $6,375 for private students.
What schools are Bishop Heelan Catholic High School often compared to?
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Siouxland Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Bishop Heelan Catholic High School offer?
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Bishop Heelan Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for most sports offered.
What is Bishop Heelan Catholic High School's ranking?
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Bishop Heelan Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Bishop Heelan Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked IA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,375
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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