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Don Bosco High School

#4 in Best Private High Schools in Black Hawk County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • K-12
  • Gilbertville, IA
  • 56 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      C-
    3. Teachers
      C+
    4. College Prep
      C+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Sports
      A
    Don Bosco High School is an above average, private, Catholic school located in Gilbertville, IA. It has 333 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. Tuition is $4,585 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 65% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
    Address
    405 16th Avenue NE
    Gilbertville, IA 50634
    Telephone
    (319) 296-1692
    Website
    boscocatholic.org

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $4,585
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
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    Average Financial Aid
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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
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    Average SAT
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    Average ACT
    24
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    50%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 6 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming week
      67%
    • Band and speech
      33%

    Students

    Diversity
    C-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    333
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    10:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.8 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.8 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.8 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    —
    Boys Athletic Participation
    —
    80%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.5 responses
    20%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.5 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.5 responses
    Living in the Area
    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Good for Families
      C
    3. Housing
      B-
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Median Household Income
    $50,250
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $542
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $144,900
    National
    $184,700
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    I absolutely loved attending Don Bosco. I was faced with so many opportunities to get involved in the classroom, on the court or field and volunteer at local events. The school pushed me to excel in my academics and strive to deliver the best results. I wouldn't be where I am today without the caring teachers, excellent community and overall education.
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    Wonderful tight knit community. They are all involved and invested in the student body. The student outlook is very positive and they look out for each other. Academics and sports are both very important. We had Football Champions, Wrestling Champions and 3rd place Basketball teams this year.
    The teachers at this school always want to help us students, especially the students that are struggling more. They are all very knowledgeable with what they are teaching. Sometimes grades go in a little slow, but they have a lot of other classes homework and tests to grade so it is understandable. Most of the teachers here always get a long with the students. Some are always happy to have us in class because we won't cause much trouble.