Frequently Asked Questions
What are the criteria for acceptance?
Admission to Bishop Ward is based on consideration of many factors, including but not limited to: academic performance, conduct, attendance, and a personal interview.
Do you accept non-Catholic students?
Bishop Ward accepts students of all faiths. Approximately 10 percent of each class is non-Catholic. Students take a religion class each year where they learn about church history, basic Bible study, Gospel social justice, prayer and spirituality.
Do you accept home-schooled students?
Bishop Ward accepts home-school students. Parents should contact Laura Nelson in the Office of Admissions for more information.
Do you accept transfer students?
Students approved by the Admission Boards are qualified to transfer to Bishop Ward. Students may transfer to Bishop Ward through the first week of school or may transfer at second semester.
Do you have a shadowing program?
Yes. Each Catholic grade school in Wyandotte County will experience a shadow day with their classmates at Bishop Ward. Students who will not be visiting with their schools also are welcome to shadow a student individually. Contact Laura Nelson in the Office of Admission to schedule a shadow day. Shadow Days must be scheduled at least two days in advance. For more information, click here.
How much is tuition and do you have financial aid?
Visit our "Tuition, Aid & Scholarships" page for the latest tuition rates.
Thanks to the generosity of alumni and other benefactors, Bishop Ward is able to award approximately $800,000 in scholarships and financial aid each year.
Are there fees other than tuition?
Parents can expect to pay the following fees:
Enrollment Fee $100 for one student or $150 per family
Tuition Varies. Click here for details.
Book/Class Fee Approximately $300 each year
BWHS Uniform $19 per shirt
Freshmen PE shirt $10
Yearbook Optional. Approximately $50
Student Fundraiser $200 per student or $300 per family. For more information, click here.
How do students travel to Bishop Ward each day?
The majority of students carpool to and from school each day. Bishop Ward coordinates a carpool list that is distributed to families who want to participate.
What is a typical class size and what is the student-teacher ratio?
Our class sizes range from 5 to 30 students in a class, with a student teacher ratio of 16 to 1.
Do students wear uniforms?
Yes. Both boys and girls are required to wear Bishop Ward High School polos. Boys can wear khaki dress shorts or khaki dress slacks. Girls can wear khaki dress slacks or a uniform skirt. Throughout the year, there are “dress-down” days, where students don’t have to wear their uniforms.