Rosary High School

901 North Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, IL, 60506-0605 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Rosary High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. Since 1962, Rosary has maintained a reputation for providing a rigorous college preparatory education for young women. Rosary`s small size, nurturing spirit, family atmosphere and dedication to excellence in single-gender education make Rosary the right choice for educating the young women leaders of tomorrow. Rosary High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. Rooted in the gospel values of Jesus Christ, Rosary High School is committed to the mission of educating and developing Christian leaders in the Dominican tradition encouraging faith development, seeking truth, striving for academic excellence and lifelong learning, developing individual gifts, valuing Christian service, fostering responsible members for society....

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School Overview:

 
Rosary High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Kane County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 472 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School
(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 8% 31%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 130 students
Grade 10 - 123 students
Grade 11 - 112 students
Grade 12 - 107 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 41 teachers
This School
(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • Rosary High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. Since 1962, Rosary has maintained a reputation for providing a rigorous college preparatory education for young women. Rosary`s small size, nurturing spirit, family atmosphere and dedication to excellence in single-gender education make Rosary the right choice for educating the young women leaders of tomorrow. Rosary High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. Rooted in the gospel values of Jesus Christ, Rosary High School is committed to the mission of educating and developing Christian leaders in the Dominican tradition encouraging faith development, seeking truth, striving for academic excellence and lifelong learning, developing individual gifts, valuing Christian service, fostering responsible members for society.
  • Profile last updated: 01/21/2009

In the News:

  • Holiday happenings (The Beacon News)
    posted on November 20, 2009 at 12:03:09 pm
    The stars of the small screen will shine brightly at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora this December. "American Stars In Concert for the Holidays" on Dec. 19 features four " American Idol " Top 10 contestants from the first eight seasons, including hometown girl Gina Glocksen of Naperville.
  • Rosary's Reuland is Beacon-News Player of the Year (The Beacon News)
    posted on November 10, 2009 at 06:39:28 am
    The story of Tiger Woods hitting quality golf shots at the age of 2 years old is the stuff of legend. Emily Reuland may not have started playing tennis that early, but she has essentially been hitting ground strokes, serves, and volleys her whole life.
  • School briefs (The Beacon News)
    posted on November 6, 2009 at 07:07:37 am
    West Aurora High School will present its fall play, "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940," at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21 in the auditorium, 1201 W. New York St.
  • Cibulskis named an attorney to watch (The Beacon News)
    posted on November 5, 2009 at 10:05:49 am
    Movers and Shakers: Julie L. Cibulskis, principal of Aurora-based Speers, Reuland & Cibulskis, P.C., has been named one of the "40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 To Watch" by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company.
  • Cultural calendar: Narrative paintings exhibit (The Beacon News)
    posted on October 28, 2009 at 05:22:06 am
    Art exhibits, music, film, theater performances and lectures highlight Aurora University's Celebrating Arts and Ideas series for 2009-2010.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60506)
School Zip (60506)
(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 51,184 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 32% 24%
Population Average Age 32 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.8 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $50,743 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.7 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 44 years old 50 years old
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Zipcode (60506)


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% Owning / % Renting 69% / 31% 61% / 39%

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