Bourgade Catholic High School

4602 31st Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85017

10 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on July 21, 2023

As a proud parent of a a student attending Bourgade I am constantly amazed by the profound impact this school has had on my child's life.From its unwavering commitment to faith-based education to its nurturing environment, Bourgade Catholic truly stands out among other educational institutions.At Bourgade spirituality takes center stage. The school's dedication to nurturing a strong faith foundation is evident in every aspect of the curriculum. Through thought-provoking religious studies classes, meaningful prayer services, and spiritual retreats, our child has developed a deep connection with their faith, allowing them to grow into thoughtful and compassionate individuals.Under the new leadership of Principal Brennan Bourgade prides itself on providing an exceptional academic experience.The dedicated faculty members employ innovative teaching methods that engage students and foster critical thinking skills. The challenging curriculum, including honors and Advanced Placement courses, prepares students not only for college but for life. The improvements they have made under this new administration is second to none, and this is my 2nd child attending BCHS!
Submitted by parent on July 22, 2019

My daughter goes to Bourgade and she loves it there, the school has lots of activities to keep their students busy. Also the finance department is very helpful with tuition issues.
Submitted by other on March 31, 2017

BCHS is a great school with a lot of opportunity for students. A small community makes for great interaction with everyone and the platform to create lifelong relationships. I would say that Bourgade academically sets students up for college and beyond and the extracurricular involvement is second to none. I am a proud alum and would recommend Bourgade to students looking for a high school where they can truly shape their own experience!
Submitted by student on July 04, 2016

I am currently attending Bourgade and I absolutely love it! There are so many extracurricular activities and clubs to join, and, being a small school, there is a family-like feel. I know nearly everyone at the school by name, and I am very proud to be a Golden Eagle! They teachers are kind and welcoming, and they really care about their students.Go Eagles!!
Submitted by student on February 13, 2016

Bourgade Catholic is a decent Catholic School. It follows Catholic teaching(for the most part) and is academically challenging. The only problem with Bourgade is that it is kind of an underdog school. Out of all the Catholic schools in the valley, it is viewed as kind of the "Ghetto" school and as a former student and alumni '15 it was very apparent to all of us students. Everyone spoke about their friends in other schools, but no one ever spoke about Bourgade. Anyway besides that it's not the school for those people who are looking to become doctors or really anything special. However, if you want to have a fun, engaging, and fulfilling experience then go. Also, if you want to be involved in many different activities the school is at such a low competition rate that it's easy to play multiple sports guaranteed and join tons of different clubs. Basically, if you want to make an easy difference at a school this would be the one. Other than that it's nothing really that special.
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2016

LOVE BCHS! I have a son attending Bourgade now as a Freshman! He is loving it! We have also had a son graduate in 2014 from Bourgade. BCHS prepared him for college for sure! He is currently at a University and excelling! Thanks BCHS for preparing him! Our children are 3rd generation to Bourgade - my spouse and I are alumni as well as my parents! Bourgade is FAMILY! The experience the student gets at BCHS is priceless. Thank you BCHS for all you have done for our family. BCHS really does fulfill their Mission! So happy to still be part of the BCHS community!
Submitted by parent on June 25, 2013

I have a sophomore and a senior attending Bourgdade and could not be happier on our decision. My son had a choice with Brophy or Bourgade and chose Bourgade for the "family feel". I have been pleasantly surprised by so much Bourgade does offer especially it being a College Prep school. I have no doubt my son and my daughter will get into the college of their choice and scholarship funds as well.
Submitted by student on June 01, 2013

I am a former student of this school and I have no intention in recommending this school to any student. There are other Catholic high schools around Phoenix that have their things together better than Bourgade does. The teachers are not fully suitable for the amount that we pay every semester. The rules can be completely unfair and the environment is not as it looks. There are troubles that roam among the students that can definitely alter the way that you think about the school. I am one of the students that graduated this year and I hope that parents who consider sending their chid to this school investigate about the environment they want to put them into. I am just giving you a credible review.
Submitted by other on May 14, 2013

There have been a lot of changes in the past 2 years, but most of the changes have been negative. The school is no longer like a community, which is what a Catholic school should be about. The administration makes most of the decisions and many parents and students have a problem with it because they generally have no say in it. Students in the past have graduated and become good individuals with valuable morals, but who knows how it will be now.
Submitted by other on January 19, 2012

I did not attend Bourgade. Although I got kicked off the campus several times for riding my skate board. Any way without ever attending Bourgade I have to say it did ,and does seem like a good place to get an education. Instead I attended Alhambra. I have no complaints,or regrets. I will say with 3 times the amount of students as you have here you tend to get lost in the shuffle. The school seemed to have a closeness to it. Almost family like. Sometimes I wonder what that type of enviroment would have been like. Next year my oldest daughter will be a freshman. If I didn't live so far away I would have sent her there for her schooling.