Providence Catholic High School

1800 W Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL, 60451-0604 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Providence Catholic High School is a Catholic, coeducational, diocesan secondary school administered by the Augustinians.  We are staffed by both religious and lay people. The school has been located in New Lenox, Illinois since 1962. We exist to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Catholic Christian community. We prepare students of all faiths and races for the challenges of college and adult life through a quality college preparatory education. We are a community who strive to love one another as our God loves us.     ...

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School Overview:

 
Providence Catholic High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Year Founded 1918
County Will County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 1146 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 5% 31%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 335 students
Grade 10 - 311 students
Grade 11 - 252 students
Grade 12 - 248 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 66 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 50%
Average Class Size 27
Number of AP Courses 14
Average ACT score 23
This School
(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:20 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 178 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,435
Tuition Notes 2nd child 10% discount3rd child 25% discount4th child 100% discount   
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,800
Head of School Rev. Richard McGrath, OSA
Admissions Director Rachel Ellingson
Sport
Total Sports Offered 14
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DanceFootball
GolfIce Hockey
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack and Field
Volley BallWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 26
 
Extracurriculars
Art ClubAugustinian Youth Ministry
BandBook Club
Bowling ClubChoir
Class OfficersColor Guard
Drama ClubHabitat for Humanity
International ClubLaw Club
Math TeamMock Trial (ISBA)
National Art Honor SocietyNational Honor Society
Poetry SlamPoms/Dance Team
Pro Life ClubProvidence Broadcasting Station
Proviscope-NewspaperScholastic Bowl
Science ClubStudent Council
World Language Honor SocietyYearbook

School Notes:

  • Providence Catholic High School is a Catholic, coeducational, diocesan secondary school administered by the Augustinians.  We are staffed by both religious and lay people. The school has been located in New Lenox, Illinois since 1962. We exist to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Catholic Christian community. We prepare students of all faiths and races for the challenges of college and adult life through a quality college preparatory education. We are a community who strive to love one another as our God loves us.     
  • Profile last updated: 07/13/2009

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  • Events (The Lincoln-Way Sun)
    posted on November 18, 2009 at 10:15:14 am
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  • SCHOOL EVENTS (The Herald News)
    posted on November 8, 2009 at 06:57:37 am
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    posted on November 4, 2009 at 10:03:16 am
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  • Local notes (The Courier News)
    posted on October 26, 2009 at 09:17:52 am
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60451)
School Zip (60451)
(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 27,338 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 34% 24%
Population Average Age 34 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 3.1 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $70,698 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.6 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 26 years old 50 years old
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