Bishop Ward High School (9-12)
Bishop Ward High School
School Leader(s)
Michelle Olson- Tuition
- Availability for 2021-2022
- NO Transportation provided
- Before and After-Care Available
Quick Facts
Our Mission
Bishop Ward is a Catholic, college preparatory high school serving students who want to be challenged academically and spiritually, and who have their sights set firmly on attending college.
Points of Pride
- College Preparatory
- Catholic
- STEAM
School Hours
- School Hours: 7:45 am - 3:10 pm
- Before Care Hours Start: Information not shared with SMKCS
- After Care Hours End: Information not shared with SMKCS
School Details
- Year Established: 1908
- Total Enrollment: 305
- Affiliation: KCPS-Neighborhood
- Religious Affiliation: Catholic
- School Type: Faith-based
Tuition
- Tuition Amount: $9,550
Our Demographics
Receive Special Ed Services
English Language Learners
Programs and Features
Specialized Programs
- N/A
Arts Programs
- Band
- Choir
- Drama + Theater
Sports Programs
- Baseball
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Cheerleading (Girls)
- Cross Country (Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls)
- Football
- Soccer (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Softball
- Track and Field (Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Volleyball (Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Wrestling (Boys)
Clubs + Activities
- Debate
- National Honor Society
- Robotics
Family Engagement
- N/A
Application Process
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
- Application Close: March 1, 2019
How to Apply
1). Fill out the admission application and enrollment agreement.
2). Send the completed application and agreement by mail or fax.
3). Please include a copy of your most recent report card with your application.
4). Students must take the High School Placement Test to be considered for admission.
To get an application or for more information please contact Karina Martinez in the Office of Admissions at 913.371.6814 or email kmartinez@wardhigh.org.
Student Performance
Standardized Test Results
English
Math
Why It Matters
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
Why It Matters
Schools strive to have at least 90% of their students achieve a 90% attendance rate because kids learn best when they’re in school.
In 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Student Growth
English Language Arts
Floor
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Mathematics
Floor
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Student Retention Rate
Dropout Rate
Why It Matters
The dropout rate helps tell the story of the graduation rate because it takes into account students who take more than four years to graduate or who transferred to other schools.
In 2019, the average dropout rate in Missouri was 1.9%, source.
Graduation Rate
Why It Matters
The number of students who started at a school in 9th grade and graduate from that particular school four years later.
In 2019, the average graduation rate in Missouri was 89.64%, source.
ACT Scores
ACT Average Score
ACT Participation Rate
Why It Matters
The ACT is a standardized test that many students take before applying to college. This is the percentage of graduates who took the ACT and their average score. Students need a score of at least 18 in order to qualify for Missouri A+ Scholarships. Research shows that students who earn a 21 or higher have the best chance of earning grades C or higher in college.
In 2019, Missouri’s average ACT score was 20.6 and the percent of graduates who took the ACT was 76.69%, source