School System Fast Facts
Schools in System: Bishop Heelan High School, Holy Cross School,
Mater Dei School, Sacred Heart School, Cathedral Dual Language Academy
History: Our Catholic schools united in 1998. Our first school opened in 1881.
High School: A recently-built high school is complete with the new O'Gorman Fieldhouse and our outdoor Crusader Courtyard.
PK-12 Enrollment:1,565
Curriculum: Iowa Core Catholic Curriculum Model
High School Curriculum: College Prep with Advanced Placement Courses
Graduation Rate:100%
2023 Graduates:122 Graduates, 40% with honors
College Scholarships: Nearly $9 million offered in academic scholarships.
Service: 50% of seniors honored for serving others
Faith: Enrollment of Catholic and other faiths
Diversity: 34% Minorities
Alumni:14,000-plus
Our Schools Grade Levels:
Bishop Heelan High School, Grades 9-12
Holy Cross School, Grades PK-8
Mater Dei PK,TK-8
Sacred Heart School, PK-8
Cathedral Dual Language Academy PK-1
Preschools: 5, including a 3 year old Preschool
2023-24 Successes