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#54 of 142 private schools in KS
Top 37% of private schools
Bishop Ward High School
High School · Kansas City, KS
A private high school in Kansas City, KS serving grades 9th – 12th.
708 N 18TH ST, Kansas City, KS 66102
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 KS.
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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 KS
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Bishop Ward High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,656/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,218
Median home value
$105,000
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,841 | Compare → |
| School for Blind HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 8–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,005 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bishop Ward High School is listed in Kansas City, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bishop Ward High School
Bishop Ward High School is a private high school in Kansas City, KS, serving approximately 309 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 142 private schools in KS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bishop Ward High School
What grades does Bishop Ward High School serve?
Bishop Ward High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bishop Ward High School?
Bishop Ward High School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Ward High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Ward High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bishop Ward High School rank in KS?
Bishop Ward High School ranks #54 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is Bishop Ward High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bishop Ward High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bishop Ward High School a private school?
Yes, Bishop Ward 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 Ward High School a religious school?
Bishop Ward High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Phone
- (913) 371-1201
- Area population (ZIP 66102)
- 30,062
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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