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Rockhurst High School
Our Mission
Rockhurst High School serves the greater Kansas City area by educating Ignatian leaders, “men for others”, in the Roman Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory tradition. In the spirit of Saint Ignatius Loyola, its goal is the formation of the whole person within a diverse and disciplined environment, as one who is open to growth, strives for academic excellence, is religious, loving, and committed to justice through service.
Points of Pride
School Details
Tuition
Demographics
Feeder Schools
0.0%
Receive Special Ed Services
0.0%
English Language Learners
Specialized Programs
- Advanced Placement
- College Prep
- Religious
Electives
- Band
- Ceramics
- Choir
- Costume Design
- Drawing
- Drum/Percussion
- Film
- Instrumental Music
- Jazz
- Literature
- Orchestra
- Painting
- Photography
- Poetry
- Visual Arts
- Vocal Music
Sports Programs
- Baseball
- Basketball (Boys)
- Cheerleading (Boys)
- Cross Country (Boys)
- Diving (Boys)
- Football
- Golf (Boys)
- Lacrosse (Boys)
- Soccer (Boys)
- Swimming (Boys)
- Tennis (Boys)
- Track and Field (Boys)
- Weight Lifting (Boys)
- Wrestling (Boys)
Clubs & Activities
- Asian Culture Club
- Book Club
- Chess Club
- Coding
- Culinary Arts
- Debate
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Club
- Future Business Leaders
- Journalism/Newspaper
- Math Team
- National Honor Society
- Peer Counseling
- Robotics
- Spirit Squad
- Student Government
Social Services
- College Advising
- School Counselor
- School Lunch
- School Nurse
- Uniform Closet
Family Engagement
- Evening Family Events
- Family Appreciation Events
- Parent Communication App
- Parent Education Programs
- Parent-Community Association
- Parent-Teacher Association
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Schoolwide Volunteers
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Rockhurst High School, Kansas City’s all-male, Jesuit, Catholic, college preparatory high school.
The Admissions Portal for the class of 2029 will open Friday, October 4, 2024.
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MyRock Portal
Create a MyRock account, to keep track and operate the Rockhurst application process. The MyRock Portal will open on September 29, 2023. -
Current Teacher Recommendation Form
Available through your MyRock account checklist, the teacher recommendation form is digital, and can be emailed directly through the portal. -
Transcript Release Form
For 8th grade applicants, upon submission of the transcript release form to your current school, they will forward your records, 7th and 8th grade transcripts and any standardized tests to Rockhurst. Please note, the transcripts may be sent after the completion of your 8th grade first semester. This form is available to download from the application checklist. Please sign and submit to your son’s current school. -
High School Placement Test (HSPT)
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is required for all 8th grade applicants to Rockhurst High School.
Apply to Rockhurst High
Apply: https://www.rockhursths.edu/admissions
Enrollment Requirements
- Completed application
- Birth Certificate
- Current Immunization Record or Religious Exemption Statement
- Most recent report card/transcript (not required for kindergarten applicants)
Public schools also require:
- Proof of Address (also called “Proof of Residency”)
- Parent or guardian photo ID
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
Kristine Penn, Former Rockhurst Parent
Our family chose Rockhurst based on its reputation for developing leaders, a strong Catholic faith, and rigorous academics.
Rockhurst has surpassed all of my expectations. My son continues to grow in his faith with the opportunities RHS provides, daily mass before school, all school masses, class masses, adoration, and reconciliation. The Jesuits have a strong presence. He has also been challenged in all of his classes.
Rockhurst offers a wide range of activities including athletics, theater, robotics, debate, and music. My son had the opportunity to travel to Italy with the school choir and sing at the Vatican, an experience he will never forget.
School facilities: The chapel is front and center of the building. The students love the new Learning Commons. It creates a true sense of community as it is a place where students can gather at any time during the school day.
The parent association is very active and there are many opportunities for parent involvement.
Students come from 115 different grade schools and 95 zip codes. RHS has a diverse student population, and 47 percent of the students receive financial aid.