Bishop Dunne Catholic School
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3900 Rugged Drive Dallas, Texas, Dallas County 75224 United States |
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| Coordinates | 32°41′42″N 96°51′4″W / 32.69500°N 96.85111°WCoordinates: 32°41′42″N 96°51′4″W / 32.69500°N 96.85111°W |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1961 |
| School district | Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas |
| President | Kate Dailey |
| Principal | Dr. Douglas Wine |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 591 (2011–2012) |
| Campus size | 22 acres (89,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Red and Blue |
| Athletics conference | TAPPS DPL |
| Mascot | Falcons |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Newspaper | Falconer |
| Yearbook | Mitre |
| School fees | $1,620 |
| Tuition | High School – $14,910 Middle School – $9,600 |
| Dean of Academics | Mario Root |
| Dean of Students | Walter Johnson |
| Director of Admissions | Charleen Doan |
| Director of Athletics | Kenneth Davis |
| Director of Technology | Deacon Paul Wood |
| Website | https://www.bdcs.org/ |
Bishop Dunne Catholic School is a college preparatory middle / high school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas (USA). In 2004, it was awarded the National Blue Ribbon School Lighthouse Award in regards for its continued academic excellence and dedication to the students of south Dallas. 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) and by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED).
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.
The classrooms were completed to begin the 2013-2014 school year while the auditorium and chapel are being worked on during the school year.
In 1961, Bishop Dunne Catholic School began under the name Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. The Sisters of St. Mary of Namur had established two girls’ high schools in Dallas; Our Lady of Good Counsel Academy in Oak Cliff in 1901 and St. Edward’s Academy in East Dallas in 1912. At the request of the Diocese of Dallas, the Sisters agreed to close the two high schools and invite students from them to be part of a new entity, a diocesan sponsored high school.
The Sisters agreed to continue staffing the girls’ section of the institution, while the Brothers of the Sacred Heart were invited to staff the boys’ section of the school.
The school opened with the accreditation and as a continuation of Our Lady of Good Counsel, although boys were now welcome. The Sisters of St. Mary provided the principal and staff for the girls’ side and the Brothers of the Sacred Heart provided the principal and staff for the boys’ side.
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