Maria High School

6727 S California Ave, Chicago, IL, 60629-0606 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Maria High School is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for young women which offers a challenging academic program that responds to individual interests and needs. A ministry of the Sisters of St. Casimir, Maria High School provides an excellent educational experience and nurtures the faith life of its diverse learning community through prayer, worship, and service. The faculty and staff, committed to the pursuit of excellence, provide a caring, respectful environment which inspires each student to live her faith, discover her gifts, and cultivate life-long relationships. Maria High School, in partnership with parents, families, and the community, helps young women reach their full potential. ...

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School Overview:

 
Maria High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 547 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School
(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 86% 31%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 123 students
Grade 10 - 121 students
Grade 11 - 152 students
Grade 12 - 151 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 41 teachers
This School
(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:13 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 176 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,400
Tuition Notes Tuition for the 2007-2008 school year is 6400. Tuition at Maria is all-inclusive. Textbooks are included with the tuition price and there is no mandatory fundraising.
Admissions Director Carly Fecht & Nina Solava
Sport
Total Sports Offered 10
 
Sports
BasketballCross Country
DanceSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Volley BallWater Polo
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 17
 
Extracurriculars
Art ClubAudio-Visual Service Club
Big Sister/Little SisterFoods Club
Gospel ChoirMaria Herald Staff
Maria/Holy Cross Hospital VolunteersMath & Science Club
Media Communications ClubMystic Messengers
Mystic MinistryNational Honor Society
Piano ClubSewing Club
Student CouncilWeb Page Club
World Language Club 

School Notes:

  • Maria High School is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for young women which offers a challenging academic program that responds to individual interests and needs. A ministry of the Sisters of St. Casimir, Maria High School provides an excellent educational experience and nurtures the faith life of its diverse learning community through prayer, worship, and service. The faculty and staff, committed to the pursuit of excellence, provide a caring, respectful environment which inspires each student to live her faith, discover her gifts, and cultivate life-long relationships. Maria High School, in partnership with parents, families, and the community, helps young women reach their full potential.
  • Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60629)
School Zip (60629)
(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 113,984 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 15% 24%
Population Average Age 28 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 3.5 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $40,279 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.2 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 56 years old 50 years old
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