Joliet Catholic Academy
School Notes Overview:
Joliet Catholic is a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Carmelites and Joliet Franciscans to prepare young people for college and for life. JCA has educated thousands of young adults in Joliet and its surrounding communities for over a century. The Carmelites have been at JCA since 1933, and the Joliet Franciscans since 1869. Academic excellence is one of the hallmarks of Joliet Catholic Academy, and students are well prepared to attend the college of their choice after moving through JCA's educational program. ...
School Overview:
Joliet Catholic Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Will County, IL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 933 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 31% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 235 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 234 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 235 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 229 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 177 days | 178 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Joliet Catholic is a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Carmelites and Joliet Franciscans to prepare young people for college and for life. JCA has educated thousands of young adults in Joliet and its surrounding communities for over a century. The Carmelites have been at JCA since 1933, and the Joliet Franciscans since 1869. Academic excellence is one of the hallmarks of Joliet Catholic Academy, and students are well prepared to attend the college of their choice after moving through JCA's educational program.
- Profile last updated: 02/16/2007
In the News:
- Defense does dirty work for JCA (The Herald News)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 09:18:22 am
JOLIET -- Mike Madrigal and Zach Dolph walked off the Memorial Stadium field for the last time Friday in their Joliet Catholic Academy football jerseys satisfied with a job well done after they and their defensive teammates shut down Washington 47-7 to advance to the Class 5A semifinals next week.Madrigal, a 6-foot, 215-pound senior defensive end, recorded four tackles and a sack on his 18th ... - Family feel provides impetus as JCA (The Herald News)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 09:18:22 am
--> NORMAL -- In high school sports, like in real life, sometimes things work out just right.Not always.Sometimes.And one of those sometimes came on match point in Joliet Catholic Academy's heart-stopping 25-20, 25-23 victory over Breese Mater Dei in the 3A state volleyball championship match Saturday night at Redbird Arena.Alyssa Warren fielded a serve from Mater Dei's Kaley Boeckmann. Warren ... - Lyles & the Diaper Dandies a JCA hit (The Herald News)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 09:18:22 am
--> The roster lists Jordan Lyles at 5-8, 170 pounds.OK, that probably is about right. But that hardly translates into what you imagine as your ideal fullback.Then again, in Joliet Catholic Academy's double-wing offense, it works.Lyles is quick to the hole -- and just as quick once he breaks into daylight. As this football season has gotten better and better for the Hilltoppers, Lyles, the only ... - Mater Dei Knights fall shy in state title volleyball match (Belleville News-Democrat)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 08:21:17 am
If Joliet Catholic Academy is the gold standard for Illinois Class 3A volleyball teams, Mater Dei wasn't far off from matching that level Saturday. - SCHOOL EVENTS (The Herald News)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 07:14:08 am
Joliet Catholic Academy will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22 at the school, 1200 N. Larkin Ave. in Joliet.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (60435) | School Zip (60435) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 52,542 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 26% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $44,910 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 47 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 61% / 39% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Providence Catholic High School - 1146 students - 6.6 mi. away - view location
- Christ Lutheran Academy - 23 students - 8.3 mi. away - view location
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