Walk the Rock

Work hard. Play hard. Pray hard.

If it’s possible to describe the Rockhurst experience in just six words, these sum it up best. For more than 100 years, Rockhurst High School has been a place where boys become young men, with minds, bodies, and souls prepared for the challenges of college and life beyond.

Rockhurst challenges students with a rigorous academic program in the classical Jesuit tradition. Today, that tradition continues through a comprehensive study of the liberal arts and a strong commitment to the Jesuit mission of service to the church and community.

Here, we strive to develop “men for others”, men distinguished by their competence, conscience and compassion.

    • Spirituality at Rockhurst High School

    • Interactive Learning at Rockhurst High School

  • Education at Rockhurst Education at Rockhurst
    Rockhurst is a top college preparatory school in Kansas City, with a faculty committed to the development of young minds.
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  • Jesuit Tradition Jesuit Tradition
    Rockhurst is part of the Jesuit Schools Network, which forms “men and women for others” in their competence, conscience and compassion.
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  • Beyond the Classroom Beyond the Classroom
    A Rockhurst education extends well beyond the important time spent in the classroom during the school day. Co-curriculars are an integral part of the formation of men at The Rock.

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  • Spiritual Resources Spiritual Resources
    Rockhurst teaches its students to do everything "ad majorem dei gloriam", which means "for the greater glory of God". The school offers gatherings and retreats throughout the year for students, parents and alumni. 
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  • Full Steam Ahead Full Steam Ahead
    Rockhurst began its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programming in 2015. Since then, it has become a regional and national leader in STEAM education.
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  • Life After Rockhurst Life After Rockhurst
    The more than 14,000 alumni of Rockhurst strive to be leaders in their communities, churches and businesses.

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  • David Laughlin

    RHS President
    "Here at Rockhurst, boys are formed into young men who are challenged to reach their God-given potential."

  • Carla Riganti Russell

    RHS Parent
    "Sending our sons to Rockhurst High School was one of the best gifts we could give them and one of the best investments we could make in their futures. While a sacrifice financially, we knew it was the right decision."

  • Reed Levi

    RHS '19
    “The teachers and coaches here go above and beyond the standard for the students. Whether it’s getting to school at 6 a.m. to help prepare students for a test or opening the weight room for offseason workouts, they go out of their way for us.”

  • Tom Seitzer

    RHS '19
    “The teachers and coaches are truly passionate about what they do and it shows in how invested they are in the students’ success.”

  • Nicholas Paradise

    RHS '02
    "Looking back, the things that stand out the most about Rockhurst High School are the faculty's commitment to students, as well as the constant demand for excellence and hard work."

  • Molly Reardon

    RHS Teacher
    "Goodness and joy emanate from the walls of Rockhurst High School. After years of teaching here, I have learned it is not the walls - it is the students. They are good and they are filled with joy."

Happening at Rockhurst

Rockhurst students and community members are challenged to aim for the "magis", or "more". This means going above and beyond the status quo. See how some Hawklets are doing that today.

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Rockhurst at a Glance

There is so much more to the Rockhurst experience than just a great education. Students graduate as "men for others" who are rooted in competence, conscience and compassion.

  • Jesuit Catholic School

    Rockhurst is the only Jesuit Catholic private college preparatory school in the Kansas City area.

  • Academic Excellence

    On average, Rockhurst students earn a score of 27.5 on the ACT.

  • College Matriculation

    Annually, 99% of Rockhurst graduates attend a four-year college or university.

  • Financial Assistance

    At Rockhurst, 47% of all students receive $2.7 million in financial assistance.

  • Faith Formation

    Daily morning Mass is offered during the school year, and students pause for all-school prayer every morning, midday and afternoon.

  • Co-Curricular Emphasis

    More than 60 clubs, activities and sports are offered at Rockhurst.
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    Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

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