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What
is the tuition at Duchesne?
For 2008-2009, tuition is $6,745 a year, plus $250 for registration and fees.
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Does Duchesne provide
bus transportation?
No. Most students with
driver's licenses drive to school. It is suggested that students
carpool together. Parking spaces are assigned at the beginning
of the year.
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Is there financial
assistance?
Yes. Financial assistance is given on a need-only basis. Once a
student is offered admission to Duchesne, he or she may request financial
assistance.
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Are there
academic or athletic scholarships?
There are no
scholarships for athletes, but there are for academics.
For more information
on scholarships, please refer to the academic
scholarships page.
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How old is
Duchesne?
We are in our 52st year.
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When do you apply for
admission to Duchesne?
Eighth graders need to submit their 2008-2009 application by Wednesday,
Nov. 12.
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When do you know if you
are offered admission?
Offers of admission will be mailed on Feb. 6.
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How many students are
there at Duchesne?
575
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How large is the
2008-2009 freshman class?
143
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Do students wear
uniforms?
Yes. Girls and boys are required to wear polo-style shirts with the
Duchesne logo. They may be purchased through the school. Girls are
required to wear plaid skirts or navy or khaki slacks. Boys are
required to wear navy or khaki shorts or slacks.
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How many organizations
and sports does Duchesne offer?
There are 22 extracurricular organizations and 18
interscholastic sports.
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What is the
average ACT score?
The average ACT score for the Class of 2007 was 23.4.
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What universities and
colleges do Duchesne graduates attend?
Avila University, Bellarmine University, Benedictine College, Boston
University, Canisius College, Creighton University, Culver Stockton
College, DePaul University, Drake University, Drury College, Evansville
University, Fontbonne University, Full Sail: A Real World Education,
Grand Valley State University, Hope College, Illinois College, Illinois
State University, Indiana State University, Indiana University, Johnson
& Wales University, Kansas State University, Lindenwood University,
Loyola University-Chicago, Marquette University, Maryville University,
McKendree College, Miami University, Missouri Baptist University,
Missouri State University, Missouri Valley College, Missouri Western
University, Murray State University, Northwestern University, Notre Dame
University, Ohio State University, Olivet Nazarene University,
Polytechnic University of New York, Purdue University, Quincy
University, Rockhurst University, Saint Louis University, Seton Hall
University, Southeast Missouri State University, Southern Illinois
University-Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, St.
Petersburg College, Stephens College, Texas Christian University, Truman
State University, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West
Point, University of Alaska-Fairbanks, University of Central Missouri,
University of Chicago, University of Cincinnati, University of
Evansville, University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana, University of
Kansas, University of Missouri-Columbia, University of Missouri-Kansas
City, University of Missouri-Rolla, University of Missouri-St. Louis,
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, University of Rochester,
University of Southern California, University of Tulsa, University of
West Florida, Vanderbilt University, Vincennes University, Washington
University, Webster University, Westminster College, Western Illinois
University, William Penn University, William Jewell College, William
Woods University and Xavier University.
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How many alumni does
Duchesne have?
As of May 2007, Duchesne has a total of 6,955 alumni known to be
living.
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How many athletic
championships has Duchesne won?
In the past ten years, Duchesne has had:
- 4 state championships
- 15 final four appearances
- 31 district championships
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Do Duchesne students
perform any community service?
Students
are encouraged to perform at least 40 hours of service, either
on campus or in the community. At Duchesne, there is no need to
require service from our students; the majority perform more than double
the recommended number of service hours before graduation. Special
programs, including services and presentations by visiting groups, are
offered to inspire, entertain and enrich our students' spiritual journey.
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Is Duchesne a St.
Louis Archdiocesan school?
Yes.
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What is Open House and
when is it held?
Open House provides the students and their parents an opportunity to
experience Duchesne High School. Students and parents see academic
demonstrations, live musical performances, athletic activities and
multiple displays--all reflecting the spirit of Duchesne High
School. The 2008 Open House was held from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sunday,
Nov. 2.
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