Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

Since 1950 Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School has provided superior secondary education in the greater Oklahoma City area. All students undertake a college-preparatory curriculum that comprises traditional core subjects, theology, and a wide variety of electives in visual and performing arts, practical studies, STEM, and other fields. Bishop McGuinness educates the whole person by offering numerous extracurricular, athletic, and spiritual-development opportunities.

As a Catholic community of faith, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School is dedicated to educating and developing the whole person, providing a moral, ethical and Christ-centered compass for life. The teachings of the church permeate the school’s spiritual, academic and social life, forming a “Person for Others.”

Bishop McGuinness High School is a coeducational college preparatory institution of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, providing a Catholic secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12. As an extension of the family, the school community is dedicated to the development of the whole person. Faith and values are integrated into all aspects of learning, living and service to others in order to stimulate students’ spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social and physical growth. By studying both secular and religious matters, the school community applies knowledge toward a deeper acceptance of holiness from God, in accordance with the doctrines and structures of the Catholic Church. A multi-level curriculum provides a variety of educational programs that meets the needs of each student. Bishop McGuinness High School is available to students regardless of ethnic origin, religious preference or socioeconomic background.

The McGuinness campus has been transformed over the past 15 years. Starting with the renovation of our auditorium and culminating with the expansion of the new education building and science and math wings, we have made over $27 million in improvements. Our school is now a true twenty-first century educational facility. New buildings and improved facilities are exciting, but they do not define a school.

McGuinness students are involved. From academics to extracurricular activities and service projects, our students are eager to make a difference in the world. Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School has been honored by the Acton Institute as one of the Top 50 Catholic High Schools in America. It is consistently voted by Readers Choice as the top private school in the metropolitan area.

The highly qualified McGuinness teaching staff works tirelessly to provide the best possible educational experience for our students. Sixty percent of the staff hold advanced degrees. The 14:1 student to teacher ratio gives our teachers the ability to spend quality instructional time with each student. McGuinness teachers provide an end-of-day tutorial time, giving each student the opportunity to achieve at their highest level.

You will find many educational choices in our great city. Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School is unique among these choices for a variety of reasons. Our size permits us to offer a wide variety of extra curricular activities and programs typically found only in a large metropolitan high school while maintaining a personal connection with our students and their families.

It is, however, our Catholic heritage that makes our school special. Each student is challenged to grow spiritually. Faith is woven into the fabric of our daily life at McGuinness. Because of this, we are able to deal with day-to-day issues in a manner not possible in other schools. Our graduates often comment on how the spiritual life of the school has made a lasting impact on their lives.

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School has a tradition of academic excellence. Each year, over 98% of our graduates attend colleges and universities around the country and typically receive scholarships totaling over $8,000,000. ACT and SAT scores are always well above state and national norms. Our curriculum consists of over 100 courses. Many of the core curriculum courses are offered on multiple levels. The average school day consists of six 55-minute classes, a 30-minute tutorial program and a 35-minute lunch period. Progress reports are issued every six weeks with a final grade assigned each semester.

Involvement is an important aspect of student life at Bishop McGuinness. Extracurricular activities not only add to the enjoyment of school life but also permit development of broader insights and experiences in the academic, cultural, political, athletic and social areas. They enhance the high school experience and enrich the community. Participation in some from of athletic or other extracurricular activity by McGuinness students approaches 90%. Classes work as a unit to promote class spirit, sponsor various activities, and take part in Olympics competition.