The Chicago High Schools Report Card second edition A Guide to Finding the Right School for Your Child Linda A. Thornton
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Thornton, Linda A. The Chicago high schools report card : a guide to finding the right school for your child / Linda A. Thornton. 2nd ed. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN-13: 978-1-55652-611-4 ISBN-10: 1-55652-611-3 1. High schools Illinois Chicago Directories. 2. Education, Secondary Illinois Chicago Directories. I. Title. L903.I35C58 2006 373.025977311 2005030076 Cover design: Rachel McClain Cover photos: (top) Digital Vision/Getty Images; (bottom) Ryan McVay/ Getty Images Interior design: Pamela Juárez The author has made every effort to ensure that all the listing information is correct and current at the time of publication. 2006 by Linda A. Thornton All rights reserved Published by Chicago Review Press, Incorporated 814 North Franklin Street Chicago, Illinois 60610 ISBN-10: 1-55652-611-3 ISBN-13: 978-1-55652-611-4 Printed in the United States of America 5 4 3 2 1
Contents Acknowledgments vii Introduction ix How the Book Is Organized xi Steps for High School Admission xv Catholic High Schools Introduction 1 Boys 5 A Winning Combination 14 Girls 16 Coed 28 A Uniform Decision 44 Independent High Schools Introduction 47 Boys 50 Girls 52 Coed 53 Public High Schools Introduction 65 Coed 72 Making the Call 163 Girls 165
Other High School Options Introduction 167 Coed 169 Resource Guide 175 Academic Enrichment and Scholarship Resources 175 General Resources 175 Catholic High Schools Resources 176 Independent High Schools Resources 176 Public High Schools Resources 176 Glossary of Public High School Special Programs 177 Alphabetical Index 181 Index by Tuition Category 187 Index by Zip Code 191
Catholic High Schools: Boys Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary High School... 5 Brother Rice High School................... 6 Hales Franciscan High School................. 7 Leo High School........................ 8 Mount Carmel High School.................. 9 Notre Dame High School................... 10 St. Lawrence Seminary High School............. 11 St. Patrick High School.................... 12 St. Rita of Cascia High School................ 13 Catholic High Schools: Girls Josephinum Academy..................... 16 Maria High School....................... 17 Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School.......... 18 Mount Assisi Academy.................... 19 Notre Dame High School................... 20 Our Lady of Tepeyac High School.............. 21 Queen of Peace High School................. 22 Regina Dominican High School................ 23 Resurrection High School................... 24 St. Scholastica Academy................... 25 Trinity High School...................... 26 Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart.......... 27
Catholic High Schools: Coed Cristo Rey Jesuit High School................. 28 De La Salle Institute...................... 29 Fenwick High School..................... 30 Gordon Tech High School.................. 31 Guerin College Preparatory High School.......... 32 Holy Trinity High School................... 33 Loyola Academy....................... 34 Marist High School...................... 35 Nazareth Academy...................... 36 St. Benedict High School................... 37 St. Francis de Sales High School............... 38 St. Gregory High School................... 39 St. Ignatius College Prep High School............ 40 St. Joseph High School.................... 41 St. Viator High School..................... 42 Seton Academy........................ 43
Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary High School 103 East Chestnut Street Chicago, IL 60611 Phone Number: (312) 787-9343 Fax Number: (312) 787-9167 Web Site: www.quigley.org E-mail: info@quigley.org Principal: Rev. Peter Snieg Admissions Contact: Mr. Brian Condon Gender: Boys Total Enrollment: 220 Number of Freshmen: 60 Average Class Size: 15 20 Student to Faculty Ratio: 7:1 Percentage of College Bound Grads: 98% Tuition: $$ Other Expenditures: Yes, also fundraising Academic Specialty: College prep Honors/Advanced Placement Classes: Yes International Baccalaureate Program: No Resources, Special Learning Needs: No Profile: Est. 1905. Gold Coast. Historic 1917 Gothic-style building. Students are asked to consider the priesthood. Solid athletic program. Listed in U.S. News & World Report s 96 Outstanding American High Schools, January 1999. Unique Traits: Seminary status, location Public Transportation: CTA L: Red Line Chicago CTA Bus: Michigan Dress Code: Dress slacks, shirt, and tie 3 days; polo shirt or shirt with collar 2 days Admission Requirements: Baptized and confirmed Roman Catholic, application, placement exam, pastor and principal recommendations Academic Scholarships: Full, half, and quarter Catholic High Schools Boys 5
Brother Rice High School 10001 South Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60655 Phone Number: (773) 429-4300 Fax Number: (773) 779-5239 Web Site: www.brrice.org E-mail: tlyons@brrice.org Principal: Mr. James P. Antos Admissions Contact: Mr. Tim Lyons Gender: Boys Total Enrollment: 1,200 Number of Freshmen: 350 Average Class Size: 20 35 Student to Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Percentage of College Bound Grads: 94% Tuition: $$ Other Expenditures: Yes, also fundraising Academic Specialty: College prep Honors/Advanced Placement Classes: Yes International Baccalaureate Program: No Resources, Special Learning Needs: Yes Profile: Est. 1956. Mt. Greenwood. Curriculum based on the philosophy of Br. Edmund Ignatius Rice, founder of the Congregation of Christian Brothers. Twice named One of the Top Fifty Outstanding High Schools in the Nation by the Catholic High School Honor Roll. Unique Traits: Largest private boys high school in the nation, located next to Mother McAuley High School, the largest private girls high school in the nation. Public Transportation: CTA Bus: Pulaski Dress Code: Solid color slacks, solid color button-down shirt and tie or polo shirt, dress shoes Admission Requirements: Placement exam Academic Scholarships: Yes, based on placement exam 6 The Chicago High Schools Report Card
Hales Franciscan High School 4930 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60615 Phone Number: (773) 285-8400 Fax Number: (773) 285-7025 Web Site: www.halesfranciscan.org E-mail: jaystrong@yahoo.com Principal: Mr. John L. Young Admissions Contact: Mr. Jasper Strong Gender: Boys Total Enrollment: 260 Number of Freshmen: 89 Average Class Size: 17 Student to Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Percentage of College Bound Grads: 100% Tuition: $ Other Expenditures: Yes Academic Specialty: College prep Honors/Advanced Placement Classes: Yes International Baccalaureate Program: No Resources, Special Learning Needs: No Profile: Est. 1962. Hyde Park. Predominantly African American student population. Small size allows for academic development, awareness, and respect of cultural heritage. Recognized as a Blue Ribbon School. Unique Traits: One of three Catholic high schools in the country dedicated to African American males Public Transportation: CTA Bus: Cottage Grove Dress Code: Khaki slacks, white button-down shirt, tie, dress shoes Admission Requirements: Placement exam, transcripts Academic Scholarships: 100%, 50% based on placement exam percentile Catholic High Schools Boys 7