Bishop Noll welcomes 186 freshmen
HAMMOND | With 186 freshmen, its largest incoming class in 23 years, Bishop Noll Institute welcomes a total of 551 students this school year, its largest enrollment since 2001-02.
The school kicked off its 102nd school year Thursday with a full day of classes and enthusiastic students and staff.
“I'm excited about this freshman class and how the class of 2026 will enhance our school community,” said BNI principal Lorenza Jara Pastrick ’01. “I think our numbers are a testament to our continued mission to serve Northwest Indiana and the south suburbs and provide quality Catholic education.
“These numbers also reflect how hard our team worked during the pandemic to make sure we continued to provide students with quality education and a sense of family in difficult and challenging times. When parents are equipped with the opportunity to choose the best education for their children, they recognize the benefits we provide our students in and out of the classroom.”
Bishop Noll Institute is a Catholic, co-educational four-year high school under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary. More than 21,000 students have graduated from Bishop Noll and Catholic Central High School, the school's original name.
“We are thrilled to welcome these new students to our family and its tradition of achievement,” BNI President Paul Mullaney ’77 said. “Moreover, we are gratified to know these families believe in Bishop Noll Institute and the impact of BNI's faith-based educational mission that has been a beacon in this region for more than a century.”
Now in its 102nd school year, Bishop Noll consistently receives high rankings from the Indiana Department of Education. BNI offers a discount for families who are parishioners in the Diocese of Gary and participates in the Indiana School Choice program.
Published: August 19, 2022