Established 1965 Faculty 39 Phone +1 816-763-4800 | Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic Principal Jane Schaffer Grades 9–12 Number of students 360 (2012) | |
Similar Rockhurst High School, Center High School, The Pembroke Hill Scho, Hogan Preparato Academy, Saint Thomas Aquinas | ||
Archbishop o hara high school teacher fired over suspicious pictures found on school computer
Archbishop O'Hara High School is a Roman Catholic high school in Kansas City, Missouri. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. The school is also associated with the De La Salle Christian Brothers, and is one of the ministries of the Midwest District of the Brothers.
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- Archbishop o hara high school teacher fired over suspicious pictures found on school computer
- Background
- Future
- References
Background
Archbishop O'Hara High School was established in 1965. It was named after Archbishop Edwin Vincent O'Hara, former Bishop of the diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
O'Hara is a college preparatory high school offering AP courses and university credit through Rockhurst University and the University of MO-Kansas City. 100% of its students attend post secondary education with approximately 75% enrolling in four year colleges and universities. O'Hara has had great success in sports since its beginnings with state championships in a variety of sports. Sports offered include football, basketball, swimming, soccer, tennis, golf, wrestling, track, cross country.
Future
The school is planned to be closed following the 2016-2017 school year. A new high school will open in Lee's Summit at the same time and many of the administration and faculty will move to the new school.