Published
April 15, 2013
Here are a dozen or so girls' schools' public thoughts about themselves and their missions.
School Overview: |
Maria High School
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Learning Programs Supported | IEP\'s are serviced on an individual basis | |
| Year Founded | 1911 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 241 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-girls | |
| % Students of Color | 86% (IL School Avg.: 38%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 72% | |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 5 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| AP Calculus AB | AP Literature | |
| AP Spanish | AP US Government | |
| AP US History | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Polo shirt with (optional) sweaters, pants or skorts, blue, black, or brown shoes.) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,950 | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition for the 2010-2011 school year is $6,950. Tuition at Maria is all-inclusive, meaing that there is no additional cost for textbooks. Most fees are included and there is no mandatory fundraising. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 90% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | |
| Admissions Director | Mario Escobedo | |
| Admissions Associate | Katie Mankin | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Soccer | |
| Softball | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 17 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Art Club | Audio-Visual Service Club | |
| Big Sister/Little Sister | Foods Club | |
| Gospel Choir | Maria Herald Staff | |
| Maria/Holy Cross Hospital Volunteers | Math & Science Club | |
| Media Communications Club | Mystic Messengers | |
| Mystic Ministry | National Honor Society | |
| Piano Club | Sewing Club | |
| Student Council | Web Page Club | |
| World Language Club | ||
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