O'gorman High School vs. Sioux Falls Christian Schools
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School Overview
Top Rankings
O'gorman High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
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Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Sioux Falls Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Overview
Our Mission..."to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence." The focus on building a strong faith community creates a unique bond between parishes, schools, students, parents, and staff.
O'Gorman High School is a four time Blue Ribbon school recipient, most recently awarded this prestigious honor in 2021, and 8 time Catholic Education Honor Roll School of Excellence.
A broad range of courses is offered to provide for multiple interests and abilities of students.
Realistically, advanced students could have their freshman year of college out of the way by the time they graduate from high school.
Our Mission With God`s Word as our foundation, Sioux Falls Christian Schools will provide a Christ-centered excellent education partnering with the church and home to equip students for Him. With your support Sioux Falls Christian Schools stands ready to act upon this vision.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2005-2014-2021
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Academic Services provided
n/a
Year Founded
1961
1958
Students Body
Total Students
788 students
1615 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
190
Kindergarten Students
-
112
Grade 1 Students
-
106
Grade 2 Students
-
119
Grade 3 Students
-
99
Grade 4 Students
-
101
Grade 5 Students
-
113
Grade 6 Students
-
107
Grade 7 Students
-
113
Grade 8 Students
-
126
Grade 9 Students
185
107
Grade 10 Students
184
98
Grade 11 Students
212
118
Grade 12 Students
207
106
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
108 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
40%
Average Class Size
24
23
Number of AP Classes
18
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:15
Average ACT score
25
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki pants and any color of collared shirts)
(Khaki pants and any color of collared shirts)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,200
$10,220
Tuition Notes
Non-Catholic tuition is $7675
International student is $11,000.
Tuition varies by grade level.
% on Financial Aid
25%
n/a
Acceptance Rate
100%
99%
Admissions Director
Jenni Struck
bjohnson@siouxfallschristian.org
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
37
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Quiz Bowl, Band/Jazz Band, Campus Ministry/Retreats, Centered, Chess Club, Classics Club, Color Guard/Flags, Debate, Drama/Plays/Musicals, E-Sports, Educators Rising, ENDOW, Environmental Awareness Club, Faith Development Activities, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Business Leaders of America, Gaming Club, History Club, HOSA - Future Health Professionals, Impact, Knights for a Cure, Knitting Club, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Newspaper (Knight Scroll), Oral Interpretation, Quiz Bowl, Spike Ball Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Students for Life, Summer Camps, Teens Against Tobacco Use, Ultimate Frisbee, Vocal/Show Choir, Yearbook
Chess Club, Debate Team, One Act Play, Powerlifting, Quiz Bowl