Faithful to Catholic tradition and to our Dominican heritage of scholarship and service, Bishop Lynch High School promotes the development of the total person by bringing together a diverse community in a rigorous college preparatory environment where students are taught to strive for excellence, seek truth, and work for justice in the world.
Four Pillars of Dominican Life
Our Catholic Tradition and Dominican heritage are the heartbeat of life as a Friar. BL’s campus chaplain celebrates all-school and weekday Masses, administers the sacrament of Reconciliation, and provides counsel to students. Add all that to theology courses, a robust Christian service program with opportunities for mission trips and monthly service work, and the beautiful St. Catherine of Siena Chapel located in the heart of campus, Bishop Lynch is a faith-filled school community where the spiritual life is celebrated, nurtured, and studied.
BELIEVING. BELONGING.
Friars completed 21,568 hours of service last year.
Everyone can find their place to belong at Bishop Lynch. Our pillar of community is fostered through more than 60 clubs and leadership organizations that create shared experiences as students cultivate their unique interests.
Through the BL Belonging and Veritas Boards, students are trained to facilitate meaningful dialogue amongst their peers, to train others in best practices for challenging conversations, and to serve as student advisors to BL administration. The Belonging Board also hosts our monthly Dine & Dialogue series, bringing together the BL community to share a meal and engage in conversations on a range of timely topics.
Academic Excellence Academic Excellence
A rigorous, college-preparatory education informed by the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Required electives include fine arts (one year), PE/sport (one year), health, speech, and computer (one year).
Popular elective courses include advanced world language options, forensics, anatomy, ceramics, sacred scripture, faith and science, robotics, business law, mock trial, dance, and literature and history of rock and roll.
*Math track dependent on initial placement exam.
Curriculum
With the incorporation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) across content areas and physical spaces—like our newly renovated library—every Bishop Lynch student is challenged to grow academically. In addition to over 120 unique course offerings, including AP, Honors, and Essentials courses, BL’s Math and Writing Centers and two full-time learning specialists provide an enriching college-preparatory education for all learners.
Dual Enrollment
With one of largest dual enrollment programs of any private or public school in north Texas, Bishop Lynch offers students the opportunity to earn college credit while completing high school graduation requirements. The Class of 2025 earned over 4,774 college credit hours—that's over $4.9 million in college tuition savings.
Faculty
Bishop Lynch faculty are chosen for both their expertise and their embodiment of BL’s core values—faithful, caring, and dedicated. Over 70% hold advanced degrees, with many sharing their scholarship nationally as authors, presenters, and College Board AP Exam readers. With a 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, our faculty provides personalized attention, shaping each student’s academic and personal formation.
Eight Houses. One Home.
There’s a home for everyone within the Bishop Lynch House System.
Now in its sixth year, the House System fosters connectedness and community across the entire student body and provides students with formative leadership opportunities.
The Dominican Cup is awarded annually to the House who earned the most points through member participation in House competitions and school events.
Students are sorted into one of eight Houses, named for Dominican saints and blesseds. Within each House, students from across grade levels gather with their mentor group weekly to deepen friendships, share intentional conversation, and, of course, compete for House points!
“Bishop Lynch is a community like no other school. Whether through the House System or my classes, I have seen everyone around me find a place at BL.”
-Kate Lawrence, Senior, Frassati House
Arts & Athletics
At Bishop Lynch, arts and athletics are more than activities—they promote the development of the total person. Friars can embrace their unique talents and maximize their potential under the guidance of dedicated coaches, teachers, and directors.
Visual &
Performing Arts
Friars shine on stage, under the lights, and on gallery walls at Bishop Lynch. More than 30 Fine Arts courses foster artistic growth and nurture imagination and creativity. Beginners and seasoned performers alike develop stage presence and technical skills through band, choir, dance, and the theater department’s one act play, spring musical, and spring play. Visual arts classes invite students to explore art history and creative techniques through painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture.
24 student pieces placed in last year’s TAPPS state art competition.
Athlete-Centered Formation
At the heart of Bishop Lynch Athletics is a steadfast commitment to empowering every student-athlete through a person-centered approach. From the weightroom to the field of play, BL Athletics shapes confident, resilient leaders who are prepared to excel in all aspects of life. And with 107 state championships, 18 sports, and our new Athletic Formation Center, the tradition of excellence in BL Athletics makes us proud to be Friars.
83 Bishop Lynch graduates are currently playing at the collegiate level.
College & Beyond
Bishop Lynch High School’s comprehensive college and career planning programs begin with freshman orientation. From the first day on campus, incoming freshmen and their families become part of a team of teachers, counselors, and college advisors to provide students with the guidance and support they need to successfully pursue college acceptance.
FACTS:
• 100% of BL students are accepted to college
• More than 200 college recruiters visit BL every year
• One of the largest dual enrollment programs in North Texas
THE CLASS OF 2025
• Earned over $33 million in college scholarships
• Completed 4,774 college credit hours through the Dual Enrollment program, a savings of over $4.9 million in college tuition
• Attending 83 unique colleges and universities
Your Bishop Lynch
Approximately $496,000 was awarded in merit scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year.
Bishop Lynch High School strives to deliver an outstanding secondary education at a reasonable cost. While a rigorous college preparatory education at Bishop Lynch is an investment, it’s one that pays dividends for your student’s future. Enrollment Fee - $525
(2025 – 2026)
Additional Costs: Uniforms, books, club dues, sports fees, transportation
Financial Aid
Approximately $4.6 million in financial aid is awarded to students each school year. That’s an average of $11,500 per student! To request financial aid, families must submit an application and necessary documents by February 5 through FACTS. Learn more and apply online at www.bishoplynch.org/affordingbl.
Scholarships
The Scholarship Committee considers all applicants based on academic merit and character, with criteria including ISEE scores, academics, conduct, leadership, service, and attendance. Awards may be one-time or automatically renewable through senior year, with some scholarships reserved exclusively for incoming freshmen. No additional application is required. Scholarship and financial aid notifications are included with acceptance packets in March.
Did you know?!
Bishop Lynch has one of the largest bus fleets of any private school in Texas. Students from more than 100 ZIP codes attend BL and approximately 25 percent of students ride the bus to and from school on one of 13 different routes. There is even a late bus for students who participate in extracurricular activities!
And, thanks to our community inclusive meal plan, breakfast and lunch are served daily in the Bistro at no additional costs to students.
