Maria High School
School Notes Overview:
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 |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| 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. |
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| % 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Basketball | Cross Country | ||
| Dance | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Water Polo | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 17 | ||
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 | |||
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 |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (60629) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 64% / 36% | 61% / 39% |
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Nearby Schools:
- St. Rita Of Cascia High School - 776 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Infinity School Of Chicago South - 40 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Leo Catholic High School - 263 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Queen Of Peace High School - 529 students - 3.6 mi. away - view location
- St. Laurence High School - 639 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
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