Are the Catholic High Schools in DFW good Schools ?

[Spree]

St Marks isn't a Catholic school.

[pfw]

Y'all are right about St. Marks and Hockaday, in my mind I was thinking private school vs. Catholic education school.

[aceplace]

Originally Posted by newtxman

Most people from Bishop Dunne come from suburbs like Cedar Hill,Grand Prairie, and Desoto.Most people that choose Bishop Dunne is because it is VERY diverse, unlike some of the other schools you mentioned(Bishop Lynch).

People choose Bishop Dunne because it is diverse? No, the vast majority is not attracted to diversity. That's why the DISD is overwhelmingly minority and poor, and the plush suburbs are not. Perhaps things shouldn't be that way, but we have to live in the world that is, not the world we would like to be.

[AvidReader]

I personally loved Bishop Lynch, and while Bishop Dunne has a very diverse student body, it seems to be the only one in the city--Jesuit, Ursuline, and Lynch have approximately 25% minority each. BL was a wonderful preparation for college, and the teachers there are very well qualified.

[livelaughlove2]

Not many Catholic High schools in Dallas area to choose from. Academically most are very picky about who they accept. Some students get in based on who they know or sibling entry which takes up the space for the kids that really qualify.

Ursuline (all girls), Jesuit and Cistercian (all boys) have outrageous tuition rates. Entry is really based on who you know or minority quota. I have heard that Jesuit gives pretty good assistant and they also have a work program.

JPII and Bishop Lynch are Co-ed and The Highlands is also Co-ed except they separate gender starting at the 4th grade until the 11th. By the 11th grade most are taking AP College courses so its Co-ed. Tuition rates are moderate but JPII and The Highlands gives good assistance...BL not so much.

For Bishop Dunne....well....Its known as the school that everyone gets into. Tuition is about comp to JPII but they have a lot more assistance at Dunne. Its probably the most racially diverse school around.

If you call the schools they are willing to allow a potential student to shadow for the day. Its best to shadow that way you get a good feel for the school and what they have to offer.

[SMS_Parent]

Originally Posted by livelaughlove2

Not many Catholic High schools in Dallas area to choose from. Academically most are very picky about who they accept. Some students get in based on who they know or sibling entry which takes up the space for the kids that really qualify.

Ursuline (all girls), Jesuit and Cistercian (all boys) have outrageous tuition rates. Entry is really based on who you know or minority quota. I have heard that Jesuit gives pretty good assistant and they also have a work program.

This thread is over four years old -- not sure why it was revived today. For those who may be interested in this thread despite its age, the advice given by the poster who revived the thread isn't particularly accurate. We have personally had children at two of the schools named above and have watched our children's classmates go to the third. We're completely unconnected -- no legacy, not able to give big $$, not friends with the Catholic elite and not part of any recognized minority. For our children and the people we know good grades and high test scores seem to have been the winning formula for admissions. (Going to Catholic elementary school does make a difference, particularly in border line cases -- but that shouldn't be surprising at schools whose focus is the education of Catholic students.)

[EDS_]

Originally Posted by livelaughlove2

Not many Catholic High schools in Dallas area to choose from. Academically most are very picky about who they accept. Some students get in based on who they know or sibling entry which takes up the space for the kids that really qualify.

Ursuline (all girls), Jesuit and Cistercian (all boys) have outrageous tuition rates. Entry is really based on who you know or minority quota. I have heard that Jesuit gives pretty good assistant and they also have a work program.

JPII and Bishop Lynch are Co-ed and The Highlands is also Co-ed except they separate gender starting at the 4th grade until the 11th. By the 11th grade most are taking AP College courses so its Co-ed. Tuition rates are moderate but JPII and The Highlands gives good assistance...BL not so much.

For Bishop Dunne....well....Its known as the school that everyone gets into. Tuition is about comp to JPII but they have a lot more assistance at Dunne. Its probably the most racially diverse school around.

If you call the schools they are willing to allow a potential student to shadow for the day. Its best to shadow that way you get a good feel for the school and what they have to offer.

Several dimensions of fail Grasshopper.

1. Moderator cut: Off-Topic

2. Siblings fail to be admitted into the various catholic high schools every year. Does it help to be connected sure - would a Dallas Mayor's kid scoring 2s and 3s on the ISEE get in. No.

3. Catholic school tuition is a serious bargain vis a vis the local private school competition.

4. What is this work program as Jesuit?

[loves2read]

for what it is worth Nolan--which is in Tarrant county off I-30 just east of downtown is very good school--has strong academics and decent athletics

[EDS_]

Originally Posted by loves2read

for what it is worth Nolan--which is in Tarrant county off I-30 just east of downtown is very good school--has strong academics and decent athletics

Agreed Nolan is a fine school.