Bishop Chatard vs. Cathedral High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Bishop Chatard ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
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AP Courses
Sports offered
Cathedral High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
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School History
Overview
Bishop Chatard students are supported by over 50 years of history and tradition.
Committed to our role as the Archdiocese of Indianapolis North Deanery high school, it remains our mission to serve all students who seek a Catholic education.
We achieve that by maintaining an inclusive learning environment that offers innovative programs including almost 50 honors and AP & Dual Credit courses, along with a robust Academic Support Program that narrow learning gaps. Learn more at www.BishopChatard.org.
Cathedral, a Catholic college preparatory high school in the Holy Cross tradition, helping a diverse group of students to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically to have the competence to see and the courage to act.
Founded in 1918, the school enrolls students from more than 150 schools in Indiana and beyond.
100% of Cathedral students graduate and more than 99% of the graduates attend colleges and universities. The class of 2019 earned a record $56,000,000 in college scholarships.
Cathedral is committed to diversity of all kinds, including academic diversity, and offers three academic levels of instruction to meet the individual needs of the students.
The Learning Resource Center and the renowned Language Support Program serve students with diagnosed learning difference.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2023
Yes, selected in 2004-2016-2022
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Bishop Chatard has an academic support program that assists students with many learning differences
Dyslexia/Language-based/autism spectrum
Year Founded
1961
1918
Students Body
Total Students
718 students
1072 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
198
288
Grade 10 Students
180
304
Grade 11 Students
170
245
Grade 12 Students
170
235
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
93 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
56%
Average Class Size
17
19
Number of AP Classes
20
27
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:12
Average SAT score
1210
1190
Average ACT score
27
25
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform which includes pants, shorts and collared polo shirts with the Bishop Chatard crest embroidered)
(Uniform which includes pants, shorts and collared polo shirts with the Bishop Chatard crest embroidered)
Casual
(Uniform: khaki pants and uniform shirts/sweatshirts)
(Uniform: khaki pants and uniform shirts/sweatshirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 10
Oct. 1 / Dec. 15
Tuition Cost
$10,290
$15,765
Tuition Notes
We offer financial aid and Indiana Choice Scholarships to those who qualify.
Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships are available
% on Financial Aid
62%
44%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$4,723
Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Admissions Director
Karen Aruta
Anna Taul
Admissions Associate
Sarah Bustamante
Beth Wissler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
20
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
34
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Art Club, Book Club, Brain Game (Academic Competition), CAFE Club (Multicultural Club), Concert Choir, Dance Team, Environmental Club, Film Study Club, Flag Corps/Drill Team, French Club, German Club, Gospel Choir, Habitat for Humanity, Intramural Athletics, Jazz Band, Latin Club, Liturgy Planning Committee, Marching Band, Math League, Model United Nations, Newspaper, Orchestra, Pro Life Club, Promise to Keep, Robotics, Science Club, Service Clubs, Spanish Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Student Government, Theatre, We the People, Yearbook