Kearney Catholic High School


Kearney Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Kearney, Nebraska, United States. It is located in the Roman [Catholic Diocese of Grand Island].
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Background

Kearney Catholic High School was founded in 1961, as the first Catholic high school in Kearney. The school was dedicated by Bishop John Paschang on October 18, 1961, at first offering grades 7–10. A grade was added each year following, with the first graduating class of 1964 consisting of 22 students. The school now offers classes in grades 6 to 12 and is a member of the Centennial Conference after leaving the Louplatte Conference in 2018. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Financial support for the school comes from tuition, support from the St. James and Prince of Peace parishes, and the Kearney Catholic Foundation.
NSAA enrollment figures for grades 9-11 :
School year9-11 enrollmentClass avg.
2001-200214046.7
2002-200315050
2003-200414046.7
2004-200512541.7
2005-200611036.7
2006-200712842.7
2007-200812341
2008-200912842.7
2009-201012240.7
2010-201112943
2011-201214548.3
2012-201314046.7
2013-201414849.3
2014-201514949.7
2015-201616153.7
2016-201714648.7
2017-201814046.7
2018-201915351
2019-202016555

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

Kearney Catholic athletic programs compete as a member of the Nebraska School Activities Association. Various athletic programs have won the following NSAA state championships: