Faith-based • 9-12
Rockhurst High School
Our Mission
Rockhurst High School will be sought out and recognized for its ability to educate men-for-others. Rockhurst High School will, in the Jesuit tradition, foster lifelong friendships based on enduring principles and Ignatian values. It will be nationally and locally recognized as the best value-added education because of its success in developing community leaders for an increasingly diverse world.
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
Arts Programs
- 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)
- Volleyball (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
The application, including a parent’s letter of recommendation, are due in mid-December. Each applicant must take the High School Placement Test on December 11, 2021. The transcript and a school recommendation form, from a student’s current school, are due in mid-January.
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
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.