Bishop Dunne Catholic School

Bishop Dunne Catholic School is a college preparatory middle and high school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas (U.S.). It is the only Catholic school with grades 6 through 12 to hold an exemplary accreditation rating from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) [6] and by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED).

Bishop Dunne Catholic School
Address
Map
3900 Rugged Drive

,
Texas
75224

United States
Coordinates32°41′42″N 96°51′4″W / 32.69500°N 96.85111°W / 32.69500; -96.85111
Information
Former names
  • Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (1961–1963)
  • Bishop Dunne High School (1963–2000)[1]
TypePrivate college preparatory middle school and high school
Religious affiliation(s)Catholic
Established1961; 63 years ago (1961)
AuthorityDiocese of Dallas
PresidentGabe Moreno[5]
PrincipalStephen Guerrero
Teaching staff38.3 (FTE) (2019–20)[2]
Grades612[2]
GenderCoeducational
Enrollment422 (2019–20)[2]
Student to teacher ratio11.0 (2019–20)[2]
CampusLarge city[2]
Campus size22 acres (89,000 m2)
Color(s)
   
   
Red and Blue
Athletics conference
  • High school: TAPPS[3]
  • Middle school: Dallas Parochial League[4]
MascotFalcons
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
NewspaperFalconer
YearbookMitre
School fees$1,470
Tuition
  • High School – $16,737
  • Middle School – $12,900
AffiliationNational Catholic Educational Association
Websitebdcs.org

Renovation

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In 2013, Bishop Dunne Catholic School received a $6 million grant from Bishop Kevin Farrell. The school has used this money to renovate infrastructure including electrical, cabling, and wiring upgrades; a completely new HVAC system; and a sprinkler system.

Classrooms have been renovated with technology teaching walls, LEEDS environmental and acoustical standards, and new ceilings and flooring. The front office areas have also been completed. The auditorium and chapel have been re-modeled.[citation needed]

The classrooms were completed to begin the 2013-2014 school year while the auditorium and chapel are being worked on during the school year.

Campus

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Bishop Dunne is designed in a three pillar format. These compose the four main hallways of the campus. Within the school are three courtyards, two of which have been dedicated. The Vincent Langbein Memorial Garden and the Father Tim Gollob Garden Sanctuary were named after previous employees for their support and investment of the school. These gardens, which have been xeriscaped to minimize the carbon footprint of the school, function as a teaching tool for biology classes, a place of solitude for reflection, and as a patio for lunch.

In the center of the campus is the Chapel where students may go to for monthly confession. Also, theology classes hold weekly rosaries, reflections on bible readings, and solemn prayer.

The gymnasium has undergone renovations within the recent years. The improvements include professional grade wood flooring, heating and air conditioning, and bleachers. In conjunction with these additions the Orender Field House was constructed. This added a dance room, an additional weight and training room, and a locker room.

On campus, there are three fields that are utilized by Bishop Dunne's sports teams. Directly behind the school is the Earl Hayes Stadium. This is where the football, soccer, and track and field teams have their games. Adjacent to the stadium is the Steve Macko Baseball Field and the softball field next to it.

State championships

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Bishop Dunne has won state championships in the following sports:[7]

  • Baseball: 1969, 1970, 1972
  • Boys Basketball: 1972, 1979
  • Girls Basketball: 1975
  • Cross Country: 1970, 1999, 2000, 2001
  • Football: 1984, 1988, 1990, 2014, 2018
  • Softball: 1984
  • Boys Track & Field: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
  • Girls Track & Field: 1975, 1977, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "History of Bishop Dunne Catholic School". Bishop Dunne Catholic School. Retrieved January 26, 2023.[self-published source]
  2. ^ a b c d e "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Bishop Dunne Catholic School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  3. ^ "Rank One District Forms Lookup – Bishop Dunne High School-Dallas". TAPPS. Retrieved January 26, 2023 – via Rank One Sport.
  4. ^ "The League". Dallas Parochial League. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  5. ^ "Welcome from the President". Bishop Dunne Catholic School. Retrieved August 14, 2023.[self-published source]
  6. ^ Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Archived 2014-03-06 at the Wayback Machine.
  7. ^ TAPPS Past Champions Records Archived 2012-04-02 at the Wayback Machine
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