Covington Latin School vs. Bishop Hendricken High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Covington Latin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Advanced Degrees
Sports offered
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Bishop Hendricken High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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Overview
Founded in 1923 by Bishop Francis Howard, Covington Latin School (CLS) is the premier educational institution for gifted and talented students in the Tri-State area.
Covington Latin's mission is to be a Catholic institution prompted by the Gospel message of Jesus Christ to accelerate the unique abilities of its students by fostering an environment rich in belonging, classical in thought, modern in approach, which cultivates leadership in service to others.
Located in Covington, Kentucky, CLS serves gifted students in grades 7-12 and provides them with an academically challenging curriculum designed to nurture intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills.
With a 100% college acceptance rate and a strong emphasis on service and spiritual growth, Covington Latin students are uniquely prepared to succeed in the 21st century, both in their future professions and in service to their communities.
Bishop Hendricken High School is Rhode Island's premier, all-boys Catholic school dedicated to the development of the total person -- heart, mind, body, and soul.
Here, we encourage students to know no limits to their potential and achievement.
Grades Offered
7-12
8-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes
Yes, selected in 1998
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
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Year Founded
1923
1959
Students Body
Total Students
90 students
617 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
All-boys
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
16
-
Grade 8 Students
13
44
Grade 9 Students
9
152
Grade 10 Students
14
136
Grade 11 Students
16
138
Grade 12 Students
22
147
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
58 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
95%
n/a
Average Class Size
15
18
Number of AP Classes
9
18
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1360
n/a
Average ACT score
30
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Business Professional Attire)
(Business Professional Attire)
Formal
(Jacket, dress shirt, tie, dress/khaki pants, dress shoes, belt)
(Jacket, dress shirt, tie, dress/khaki pants, dress shoes, belt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$14,801
$15,750
Tuition Notes
Tuition in District (Dioceses of Covington) vs. Out of District
Grades 7-8 (Non-District) $8,500
Grades 7-8 (District) $7,000
Grades 9-12 (Non-District) $14,801
Grades 7-8 (District) $12,360
$1.7 million in financial aid and scholarships is available each year. 68% of students receive some form of financial aid. Families must apply separately for financial aid through https://hendricken.com/affording-bishop-hendricken/.
% on Financial Aid
50%
68%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,000
Acceptance Rate
98%
80%
Admissions Director
Zack Ryle
Christian Kabbas
Admissions Associate
n/a
Richard Sylvia
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
17
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
20
52
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Literary Guild
Club or Organization:
Academic TeamChess Club
Earth ClubFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
History ClubInteract Club
Junior Classical LeagueNational Honor Society (NHS)
Photography ClubPontifical Servers
Pro-Life ClubStudent Council
T.E.A.M.S. (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science)The Dardanian (yearbook)
The Leader (newspaper)
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDrama Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bowling ClubSki Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Academic DecathlonAmbassadors Club
Board Game DesignCampus Ministry
Chess ClubCreative Writing
CyberPatriotsDECA
French ClubGardening Club
Health ClubItalian Club
Math TeamMitre (Yearbook)
Mock TrialModel Legislature
Peer MinistryPro-Life Club
Robotics ClubSpanish Club
Stock Market ClubThe Brotherhood
Youth Force
Arts and Music Programs:
"Paramount" Show ChoirBasketball & Football Pep Band
Concert BandDrama
Fall MusicalHawkeye Studios
Jazz EnsembleMedia Arts
New Artist Play FestivalPercussion Ensemble
Rhode Island State Drama FestivalSpring Play
String OrchestraSummer Stage at Bishop Hendricken (Summer Musical)
Tech CrewTheater Pit Orchestra
Visual Art ClubYAWP (Literary/Art Magazine)
Young Men's Chorus
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BowlingFishing Club
GolfHawks Sports Management
PickleballSki and Snowboard Club
Surf ClubTable Tennis
TennisWeightlifting