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Josephinum Middle & High School
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1890 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 156 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-girls | |
| % Students of Color | 94% (IL School Avg.: 38%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60% | |
| Average Class Size | 18 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 4 courses | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Uniform skirt, pants, blouse, and sweater.) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,700 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 98% | |
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | |
| Admissions Director | TBD | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Cheering | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
School Notes:
A member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, Josephinum Academy is an academically rigorous, Catholic, single-sex, college-preparatory high school for promising young women of Chicago. We are a multicultural, values-based community that strives to empower young women to become leaders by nurturing their talents and instilling within them a social awareness that motivates them to make a difference. Josephinum's academic program is designed to fully prepare students for college with an emphasis on critical thinking, analysis, and writing skills. We have a talented and committed faculty, of whom over half hold advanced degrees. Students benefit from a single-sex environment that is safe for intellectual exploration and offers greater opportunities for leadership. Josephinum offers advanced classes as well as AP English, AP Spanish, AP Calculus, and AP Biology. Our curriculum is relevant and incorporates issues of gender, race, and social justice. We strive to make our quality program accessible with a low tuition and an outstanding financial aid and scholarship program.
Profile last updated: 05/17/2012
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