Bishop Ward High School

Bishop Ward High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
708 N 18th St,  Kansas City, KS
3.6
4.7
333 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
21
Average GPA
3.4
Annual Tuition
$8,980
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

B
Academics
C
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
27
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
22
Science
20
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
49%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Hispanic
74.1%
White
11%
Black
10.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to Randy Swope, an agent with experience near this school.

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Missouri - Kansas City 95 Students
The University of Kansas 88 Students
Kansas State University 71 Students
Rockhurst University 62 Students
Kansas City Kansas Community College 61 Students
Emporia State University 46 Students
Wichita State University 43 Students
University of Saint Mary 29 Students
Johnson County Community College 27 Students
Pittsburg State University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 34 Students
Business 28 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Biology 10 Students
Education 10 Students
Accounting 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Architecture 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 47 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/22/2020
Overall, it was pretty good. There were a few rough patches and some disagreements, but that's life. I really enjoyed the teachers I had, the ones that formed a relationship with me, specifically. A few things I wish I could change are how dependent students are of teachers, the favoritism shown by counselors, and the time-management.
4.0 Alum
2/23/2017
I loved going to ward because of the tradition and the community environment. I will always look back fondly on my high school years
3.0 NicheUser
4/25/2016
As with any other school, I have good and bad teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
4.0 other
12/30/2024
Good community and support from families and teachers
5.0 parent
5/31/2011
I highly recommend Bishop Ward High School. My daughter will be entering her senior year at this fall. She has attended Ward for her entire high school years. The teachers are caring and compassionate. The encourage the students to be the best they can be. The students are far more respectable to ea...
5.0 parent
3/4/2010

Agents Specializing Near This School

See All Agents

Map

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools

Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.

Parks in this Area

Additional Neighborhoods in this Area

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.