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Cardinal Ritter High School

Cardinal Ritter High School

Board of Directors

Tony Buckles Board Chairperson

Rick Strack ('79) Board Vice-Chairperson

  • William Baker ('83)
  • Keith Daehler ('84)
  • Dennis Dininger
  • James Fesenmeier
  • Jim Franklin
  • Coley Gaynor ('89)
  • Kelli Johnson
  • Julia Mulholland
  • Addison Simpson ('69)
  • Robert Spack
  • Linda Wilgus ('80)

EX-OFFICIO

  • Harry Plummer
  • Claire Maxson (Alumni President)
  • Greg Perkins (School President)
  • Rev. Kenneth Taylor
  • Rev. Larry Crawford
  • Dick Downton
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At a Glance
  • 595 students enrolled in grades 7-12
  • 4,400 Living Alumni
  • 13:1 student to faculty ratio
  • Ratio 52% Male – 48% Female
  • 80% Catholic – 20% Other Faiths
  • 63% Caucasian – 37% Minority
  • 11,849 hours of community service performed by students each year
  • 98% of students go on to attend college
  • 43% of 2010 graduates received Academics Honors Diplomas
  • 509 college credit hours earned through Dual Credit Courses
  • $127,000+ saved with these Dual Credit hours
  • 3 academic learning levels
  • 100+ classes offered, including AP classes throughout 9 academic departments
  • 6 adjunct university professors teaching 11 college courses
  • 52% of Cardinal Ritter teachers have a Masters Degree
  • 85% students participate in at least one co-curricular activity
  • $3.3 million in scholarships earned by the class of 2010
  • 49.7% of 2009-2010 students qualified for financial aid
  • 5.4 miles from downtown Indianapolis
  • 8.9 miles from Hendricks County, one of the fastest growing counties in Indiana
  • 16 minutes from Zionsville, Indiana
The Five Pillars

By incorporating all five pillars into the educational process, Cardinal Ritter High School ensures that students are learning and preparing for life.

Application Process
  1. Apply before January 31, 2011
  2. Take the placement test
  3. Early February: Application Review Decision
  4. March 15, 2011 – Financial Aid Deadline
Events
  • Pre-Registration and Curriculum Night
  • Black Day
  • Red Day
Course Directory

Current Parents × Change

Helpful Links
Lunch Menu

February, Thursday 23rd

  • Breakfast

    Biscuits and Bacon

  • Lunch

    Chicken Fajitas, Refried Beans, Green Beans, Ice Cream Sandwiches

  • Snack Shack

    Bosco Sticks

Athletic Events
  1. 02/22 - 06:00 PM - boys JV Basketball Lapel - Home
  2. 02/28 - TBD - boys Varsity Basketball IHSAA Sectional - Away
  3. 03/03 - 09:00 AM - co-ed Varsity Track and Field DePauw indoor - Away
  4. 03/10 - 03:00 PM - co-ed Varsity Track and Field Anderson indoor - Away
  5. 03/15 - 05:00 PM - girls Varsity Softball Warren Central Scrimmage - Away

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Team Rosters
Directory

Current Students × Change

Helpful Links
Lunch Menu

February, Thursday 23rd

  • Breakfast

    Biscuits and Bacon

  • Lunch

    Chicken Fajitas, Refried Beans, Green Beans, Ice Cream Sandwiches

  • Snack Shack

    Bosco Sticks

Athletic Events
  1. 02/22 - 06:00 PM - boys JV Basketball Lapel - Home
  2. 02/28 - TBD - boys Varsity Basketball IHSAA Sectional - Away
  3. 03/03 - 09:00 AM - co-ed Varsity Track and Field DePauw indoor - Away
  4. 03/10 - 03:00 PM - co-ed Varsity Track and Field Anderson indoor - Away
  5. 03/15 - 05:00 PM - girls Varsity Softball Warren Central Scrimmage - Away

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Team Rosters
Directory

Faculty & Staff × Change

Helpful Links
Events
  • Pre-Registration and Curriculum Night
  • Black Day
  • Red Day
Lunch Menu

February, Thursday 23rd

  • Breakfast

    Biscuits and Bacon

  • Lunch

    Chicken Fajitas, Refried Beans, Green Beans, Ice Cream Sandwiches

  • Snack Shack

    Bosco Sticks

Photos/Videos
Athletic Events
  1. 02/22 - 06:00 PM - boys JV Basketball Lapel - Home
  2. 02/28 - TBD - boys Varsity Basketball IHSAA Sectional - Away
  3. 03/03 - 09:00 AM - co-ed Varsity Track and Field DePauw indoor - Away
  4. 03/10 - 03:00 PM - co-ed Varsity Track and Field Anderson indoor - Away
  5. 03/15 - 05:00 PM - girls Varsity Softball Warren Central Scrimmage - Away

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Alumni × Change

Alumni Events
Athletic Events
  1. 02/22 - 06:00 PM - boys JV Basketball Lapel - Home
  2. 02/28 - TBD - boys Varsity Basketball IHSAA Sectional - Away
  3. 03/03 - 09:00 AM - co-ed Varsity Track and Field DePauw indoor - Away
  4. 03/10 - 03:00 PM - co-ed Varsity Track and Field Anderson indoor - Away
  5. 03/15 - 05:00 PM - girls Varsity Softball Warren Central Scrimmage - Away

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Alumni Links
Athletic Highlights

February, Friday 17th

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Upcoming Reunions
  1. Class of 1972
  2. Class of 1977
  3. Class of 1982
  4. Class of 1987
  5. Class of 1992