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#76 of 157 private schools in IA

Top 48% of private schools

Bishop Heelan Catholic High School

High School

1231 GRANDVIEW BLVD, Sioux City, IA 51103

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

499

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

6.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

499

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

6.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Iowa private schools

#76 of 157

In Sioux City

#6 of 7

public schools

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About Bishop Heelan Catholic High School

Bishop Heelan Catholic High School is a private high school in Sioux City, IA. Bishop Heelan Catholic High School serves approximately 499 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Heelan Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 157 private schools in IA.

Structured state assessment records for Bishop Heelan Catholic High School show 85% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

How it compares0.4 pts above IA schools

6.4

This school 6.4 · Average
IA avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

Bishop Heelan Catholic High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Bishop Heelan Catholic High School compares to the 21 public schools in Sioux City, IA

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.3:1

This School

14.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

499

This School

684

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.4

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 69.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 25.3% vs 0%

Asian 2.6% vs 0%

Black 1.6% vs 0%

Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Sioux City Public Avg

All Schools in Sioux City

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School (this school)	—	499	13.3:1	6.4
Irving Elementary School	0.8 mi	616	12.6:1	5.2
Irving Preschool	0.8 mi	84	—:1	—
Liberty Elementary School	1.0 mi	632	13.2:1	7.2
Hunt Elementary School	1.2 mi	423	14.1:1	7.4
Bryant Elementary School	1.4 mi	564	13.4:1	5.6
Loess Hills Elementary	1.9 mi	585	14.6:1	6.3
Perry Creek Elementary School	2.0 mi	632	17.1:1	7.0
West High School	2.0 mi	1,308	16:1	3.2
Unity Elementary School	2.1 mi	501	12.5:1	4.1
West Middle School	2.2 mi	854	13.6:1	6.0
Clark Early Childhood Center	2.9 mi	72	6.5:1	6.1
North High School	2.9 mi	1,660	22.1:1	3.0
North Middle School	3.1 mi	1,168	16.7:1	5.8
Spalding Park Elementary	3.1 mi	663	14.7:1	6.0
Leeds Elementary School	3.2 mi	609	13.5:1	7.4
Riverside Elementary School	3.6 mi	243	9.7:1	7.5
Morningside Elementary	3.6 mi	691	15:1	6.4
Sunnyside Elementary School	4.5 mi	249	16.6:1	8.0
East Middle School	4.7 mi	1,036	14.4:1	7.2
East High School	5.0 mi	1,511	19.9:1	4.0

Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Sioux City

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.

Classroom Attention

C+ 4.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6.9 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,228.2

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 44%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 499

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IA

Test Scores IA ISASP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 85.3% (2025 ISASP)

School

State

67.3% (2025 ISASP)

ELA Proficiency 92.4% (2025 ISASP)

School

State

74.2% (2025 ISASP)

Based on 7 test records from IA state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 69.3%

Hispanic 25.3%

Asian 2.6%

Black 1.6%

Native American 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1231 GRANDVIEW BLVD, Sioux City, IA 51103

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Heelan Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby So Sioux City), which scores notably higher. Another option is BOYS & GIRLS HOME FAMILY SERVICES (rated 7.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Hunt Elementary School (rated 7.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Sioux City, see our Sioux City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BISHOP HEELAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Sioux City	0.1 mi	1,447	6.0
ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux City	0.7 mi	27	—
Irving Elementary School Sioux City	0.8 mi	616	5.2
BOYS & GIRLS HOME FAMILY SERVICES Sioux City	0.9 mi	43	7.4
Irving Preschool Sioux City	0.8 mi	84	—
Liberty Elementary School Sioux City	1.0 mi	632	7.2
Hunt Elementary School Sioux City	1.2 mi	423	7.4
Bryant Elementary School Sioux City	1.4 mi	564	5.6
LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCH So Sioux City	1.5 mi	230	5.5
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL South Sioux City	1.9 mi	162	6.2
HARNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL So Sioux City	1.9 mi	359	7.4
Perry Creek Elementary School Sioux City	2.0 mi	632	7.0
COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL So Sioux City	2.3 mi	404	4.4
E N SWETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL So Sioux City	2.4 mi	205	3.4
Loess Hills Elementary Sioux City	1.9 mi	585	6.3
West High School Sioux City	2.0 mi	1,308	3.2
Unity Elementary School Sioux City	2.1 mi	501	4.1
Clark Early Childhood Center Sioux City	2.9 mi	72	6.1
CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL So Sioux City	2.9 mi	434	7.6
West Middle School Sioux City	2.2 mi	854	6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 51103 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,212

Median Home Value

$124,400

Median Rent

$887/mo

Population

17,145

College Educated

17.1%

Homeownership

64.7%

Avg Commute

17.3 min

Poverty Rate

18.7%

Median Age

36.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Heelan Catholic High School

What grades does Bishop Heelan Catholic High School serve?

Bishop Heelan Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bishop Heelan Catholic High School?

Bishop Heelan Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Heelan Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Heelan Catholic High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Heelan Catholic High School rank in IA?

Bishop Heelan Catholic High School ranks #76 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is Bishop Heelan Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Heelan Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bishop Heelan Catholic High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bishop Heelan Catholic High School has 85% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Is Bishop Heelan Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Bishop Heelan Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bishop Heelan Catholic High School a religious school?

Bishop Heelan Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 77 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 35 Some Transit
Bike Score: 49 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 499
Gender Split: 55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 38
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.9 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Small City
County: Woodbury County
Phone: (712) 252-0573

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