Maria High School

6727 S California Ave, Chicago, IL, 60629-0606
Tel: (773)925-8686
Grades: 9 - 12 | 241 students
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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.

School Overview:
Maria High School
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
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.)
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
Basketball Cross Country
Dance Soccer
Softball Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 17 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
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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Nearby Schools:

Maria High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Nativity Bvm Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.2 mi. away
New Hope Lutheran School
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
Little Kids Village Learning Ii
Gr. PK-K | 0.5 mi. away
Mother's Touch
Gr. K-1 | 0.6 mi. away
Albany Child Care Center
Gr. PK-Nursery/Preschool | 1.1 mi. away

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