Sioux Falls Christian Schools vs. O'gorman High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Sioux Falls Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
O'gorman High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2005-2014-2021
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Academic Services provided
Year Founded
1958
1961
Students Body
Total Students
1615 students
788 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
107
185
Grade 10 Students
98
184
Grade 11 Students
118
212
Grade 12 Students
106
207
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
54 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
25%
Average Class Size
23
24
Number of AP Classes
12
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:15
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Khaki pants and any color of collared shirts)
(Khaki pants and any color of collared shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,220
$6,200
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level.
Non-Catholic tuition is $7675
International student is $11,000.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Acceptance Rate
99%
100%
Admissions Director
bjohnson@siouxfallschristian.org
Jenni Struck
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
18
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
37
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess Club, Debate Team, One Act Play, Powerlifting, Quiz Bowl
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