Bishop Gorman High School

Vision and Mission

The vision of Bishop Gorman High School is to be a national leader in college preparatory education in an environment distinguished by Catholic values. Our mission is to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, prepare students for higher education and create a community where service is valued and celebrated-has imparted to our youth and community a treasured educational and spiritual foundation that is timeless.

Programs

Academic

As a college preparatory school, Bishop Gorman has a 98% college-bound rate. The Class of 2024 boasts 52 Scholars and 140 Honors graduates. Fifteen (15) National Merit Scholarship Commended Students, eleven (11) Finalists, and three (3) National Merit Scholarship Recipient. This senior class received $35 million in scholarship offers. Bishop Gorman operates on a modified block schedule with eight periods. Our college preparatory curriculum offers three tracks to meet your academic needs, College Prep, Honors, and Scholars. Bishop Gorman High School was founded on the 7th of September, 1954.

Extracurricular / Co-curricular

Bishop Gorman offers a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs and activities. With over 40% of students participating in a school organization there is something for everyone. Click here for a complete listing.

Adaptive Education Model

The Learning Center offers an adaptive, comfortable learning environment for small group instruction, individual instruction, test taking, and quiet study. Click here for more information.

Athletics

Bishop Gorman is the home of the Gaels and has a rich tradition of athletic excellence with over 105 State Championships in our 70-year history. The Class of 2024 also had 40 seniors receiving athletic scholarships to play at the college level.

Fine and Performing Arts

A variety of fine art classes are offered through our curriculum including ceramics, drawing, digital photography, guitar, orchestra, theatre, dance, and much more. The Bishop Gorman thespians have been Theatre State Champions for over 8 years in a row and have won four national titles. The Class of 2024 won 9 Regional Gold Keys in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and 19 NV Thespian State Champions in Performance. There are many opportunities throughout the year to see our art students showcase their talents.

Admissions