Queen Of Peace High School

7659 Linder Ave, Burbank, IL, 60459-0604 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Queen of Peace High School is a Catholic Sinsinawa Dominican secondary school community educating a diverse adolescent female population. We are committed to preparing women not only for college, but for lifelong learning by empowering intellectual, spiritual, moral and emotional growth. Our mission calls us to search for truth, to encourage collaboration, to instill leadership, to promote dedication to service, and to inspire a passion for peace and justice....

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Queen Of Peace High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1962
County Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 529 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School
(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 50% 31%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 114 students
Grade 10 - 126 students
Grade 11 - 132 students
Grade 12 - 157 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 35 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 78%
Average Class Size 25
Number of AP Courses 11
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score 1130
Average ACT score 21
This School
(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:18 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Sep. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,700
Tuition Notes Tuition does not include a $250 non-refundable registration fee. Technology fee is additional $650/year for required laptop program.
Head of School Kathleen Hanlon, PhD
Admissions Director Stacy Kolack, Assistant Principal
Sport
Total Sports Offered 10
 
Sports
BasketballCross Country
DanceGolf
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 34
 
Extracurriculars
Art ClubColor Guard
Dominican PreachersEnvironmental Task Force
Eucharistic MinistersFall Play
French ClubFrench National Honor Society
Frosh Class CouncilHuman Rights Task Force
Junior Class CouncilLiturgy Planning Group
Math ClubMath National Honor Society
Model United NationsMosaic Literary Magazine
Music Appreciation ClubNational Honor Society
NewspaperPeace Ambassadors
Peace Dance CompanyPeace Theatre Company
Poverty & Hunger Task ForceRetreat Ministers
Robotics TeamSenior Class Council
Sophomore Class CouncilSpanish Club
Spanish National Honor SocietySt. Catherine of Siena Scholars
Student CouncilStudents Against Substance Abuse
Tri-M Music Honor SocietyYearbook

School Notes:

  • Queen of Peace High School is a leader in women's education.
  • A faith- and values-centered Catholic community
  • A strong college prep curriculum for everyone
  • An empowering all-girls environment
  • Exciting opportunities for leadership and service
  • A championship sports program
  • A spirit-filled community with 40+ activities, clubs and organizations
  • A place to belong, make new friends and have fun
  • Profile last updated: 07/13/2009

In the News:

  • Academics (SouthtownStar)
    posted on July 8, 2009 at 10:29:35 am
    St. Laurence students excel on National Latin Exam Two students from St. Laurence High School in Burbank were recently recognized for their high scores on the 2009 National Latin Exam. Abel Murillo, a freshman from Chicago, and Justin Rutkowski, a senior from Bridgeview, were given cum laude honors. Marquette Bank awards scholarships Marquette Bank recently awarded $3,500 scholarships to ...
  • Good Works (SouthtownStar)
    posted on April 24, 2009 at 12:21:38 pm
    All That Glitters raises $250,000 The Salute 2009 All That Glitters gala, sponsored by Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, raised nearly $250,000 for health programs for children and adults. The April 4 black-tie event at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom in Chicago attracted 700 supporters for dinner, dancing and a live jazz performance. Honors for outstanding service were bestowed upon ...

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60459)
School Zip (60459)
(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 27,978 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 15% 24%
Population Average Age 37 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 3.0 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $49,240 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.5 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 47 years old 50 years old
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