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Dare to be different.
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| 3360 West 30th Street Indianapolis, Indiana, Marion County, 46222 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1964 |
| School district | Archdiocese of Indianapolis |
| President | Greg Perkins |
| Dean | Ty Hunt |
| Principal | Jo Hoy |
| Chaplain | Fr. John Hollowell |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 595 (2010) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13:1 |
| Color(s) | Red, Black, White, and Silver |
| Athletics | Indiana High School Athletic Association |
| Athletics conference | Indiana Crossroads Conference |
| Team name | Raiders |
| Accreditation(s) | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools [1] |
| Average SAT scores | 1475 |
| Athletic Director | Jim Martin |
| Website | http://www.cardinalritter.org |
Cardinal Ritter High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school on West 30th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis. It was founded in 1964 and serves the west side of Indianapolis. It is named after Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter. The current principal is E. Jo Hoy. The current President is Greg Perkins.
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Cardinal Ritter High School opened its doors in 1964, thus beginning its rich tradition of diversity and spirituality. This west side Catholic school was named after Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter. Born in 1892 and ordained a priest in 1917, Cardinal Ritter became best known for his work in desegregation. In 1938, he ordered all of the Catholic schools in the diocese to integrate, a full sixteen years before the Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education. He was appointed the first Archbishop of Indianapolis in 1944. Just two years later he was appointed Archbishop of St. Louis.[2]
Building on the values exemplified in the life of Cardinal Joseph Ritter, Cardinal Ritter High School has always been dedicated to serving the spiritual needs of students and fostering within them the values that Cardinal Ritter stood for throughout his life. He possessed a love for God and His Church, a belief in social justice and service to others, and the will to hold each student to the highest standards of excellence and achievement.[2]
595 students enrolled in grades 7-12
4400 Living Alumni
13:1 student to faculty 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 offered to the class of 2010[3]
The Cardinal Ritter High School student body is made up of 37% minorities. It's the most ethnically diverse Catholic High School in the state of Indiana according to figures provided by the Indiana Department of Education.[4]
1. A Cardinal Ritter student is prepared for classes and therefore takes responsibility for his/her learning.
2. A Cardinal Ritter student shows school pride and enthusiasm for learning and competing.
3. A Cardinal Ritter student acknowledges everyone's right to learn and never is reason for that learning to stop.
4. A Cardinal Ritter student is respectful of teachers, students, and themselves.
5. A Cardinal Ritter student adheres to all the rules found in the student handbook.
6. A Cardinal Ritter student follows the dress code at all times.
7. A Cardinal Ritter student, whether Catholic or non-Catholic, is always reverent and respects Catholic faith traditions.
8. A Cardinal Ritter student is honest and truthful.
9. A Cardinal Ritter student is always a positive example to others, both in and out of school.
10. A Cardinal Ritter student understands that "Excellence is Expected."[5]
Cardinal Ritter is a Catholic High School entrusted by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the parishes of the West Deanery to provide a comprehensive educational program to students of diverse socioeconomic, racial and religious backgrounds by challenging them to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, athletically and artistically, as we foster the unique gifts of each student. We consider personal growth, wholeness and holiness central to our ministry. As followers of Christ, we encourage our students to be open and responsive to God’s call
In 2008, service to the west side expanded to include the new "Rittertown" initiative. Through "Rittertown", Cardinal Ritter High School expanded its Service Learning Program beyond the campus boundaries and into the community surrounding the school.[4] The entire Cardinal Ritter High School family came together with the Mayor of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Colts, and the City of Indianapolis' Peace in the Streets - Stop the Violence campaign. The idea of "Rittertown" is to make this community a better place for its residents to live and to elevate the legacy of Cardinal Joseph Ritter to its proper place. The students help to make this a reality with service projects in the community, including beautification projects in area parks, visits with the elderly at local nursing homes, and English as a Second Language classes for adults in the area. "Rittertown" helps to continue to elevate the legacy of Cardinal Joseph Ritter in the city of Indianapolis.[4]
| Marching Themes | ||
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| Year | Title | Songs |
| 2005 | Latin Rock | Oye Como Va (Tito Puente), Tequila (The Champs), Smooth (Carlos Santana) |
| 2006 | Star Wars | Opening Theme, Cantina Band, Darth Vader March Star Wars Music |
| 2007 | Commercials | Get Ready, Any Way You Want It (Journey), Holiday (Green Day) |
| 2008 | Guitar Hero! | Back In Black (AC/DC), Too Much Time on My Hands (Styx), Come On Feel The Noise (Quiet Riot) |
| 2009 | Seek And Ye Shall Find | Radar Love (Golden Earing), Livin On A Prayer (Bon Jovi, Celebration |
| 2010 | You Figure It Out | Frankenstein (The Edgar Winter Group), Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin), Jump (Van Halen) |
The Cardinal Ritter High School Marching Raiders are directed by Eddie Guanajuato along with the assistance of Mike Ramos. The band competes every year at the State Fair Band Day for the Indiana State Fair, along with playing shows at all home football games at Marian University on Friday nights.
In the 2009-2010 Bowling season, Kevin Locke bowled the three highest scores of his career to jump from the 16th ranked spot to the regional qualifying spots. This involved an intense tiebreaker that he won in a two frame bowl-off. This qualified him for the Sectional tournament, which he won in a stunning upset. In the Regionals, he missed the qualification from Semi-State by 9 pins. He is considered to be one of the greatest bowler to grace the halls of Cardinal Ritter High School.
Fight! Fight! Fight!
We are the Ritter Raiders,
We strive for victory
In everything we conquer
As all our foes will see
We are the Ritter Raiders
So shout it very loud
It’s R-A-I-D-E-R-S
For Raider VIC-TO-RY!
Arrrgghh!
Christopher Michael ('78)
Devin Moore ('04)
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