Seton Academy
School Notes Overview:
Seton Academy is a Catholic coeducational college preparatory high school. ...
School Overview:
Seton Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1963 | ||
| County | Cook County, IL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 382 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 93% | 31% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 105 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 89 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 91 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 97 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 75% | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 5 | ||
| Average ACT score | 21 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Uniform pants and a polo or oxford shirt) |
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This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 178 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,150 | ||
| Tuition Notes | All students are issued a laptop computer furnished by IBM/Lenovo. | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,500 | ||
| Admissions Director | Anthony McKenna | ||
| Admissions Associate | Brandon Thomas | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 9 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Dance | ||
| Football | Softball | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 23 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Ambassadors Club | Art Club | ||
| Campus Ministry | Cheerleading | ||
| Choir | Cyber Cafe' | ||
| Drama | Environmental Club | ||
| French Club | National English Honor Society | ||
| National Honor Society | Newspaper | ||
| Photography | Praise Dancers | ||
| SADD | Service in Action | ||
| Spanish Club | Sports Media Club | ||
| Stage Techs | Student Council | ||
| Video Production Club | Yearbook | ||
| Youth and Government | |||
School Notes:
- Seton Academy offers college preparatory, advanced placement, and honors academic programs. Students are required to complete 24 academic credits prior to graduation - exceeding state standards - so your child will be well prepared to attend the college of their choice. For the past decade 100% of our graduates have been accepted to colleges and universities across the country. Seton Academy is the first Archdiocesan sponsored high school to introduce the Student Laptop Initiative. All students are issued a laptop furnished by IBM/Lenovo with access to a wireless network and an on-site Lenovo repair center to provide maintenance and support. Students can access textbooks online, take class notes, research projects, and use email communication with faculty and staff as just a few of the practical applications that will increase their confidence and technological skills. Seton Academy welcomes students from all religious affiliations, and offers spiritual retreats, worship services, and independent religious study to provide a balanced program for our students. Spiritual empowerment is a priority at Seton Academy and students are expected to model respect, integrity and cooperation for the common good. Seton Academy is a community of partners with our parents, alumni and municipal community. Seton students are dedicated to improving their communities through civic projects and volunteerism including the Great Week of Seton Service. Seton Academy encourages students to become contributing members of their communities, be good neighbors, to celebrate diversity. At Seton Academy our students have over 25 extracurricular activities to choose from. More than 75% of our students are involved in extracurricular activities. In addition, Seton Academy's athletics program has continued to maintain strength and stature with physical conditioning, team work, sportsmanship through several coeducational sports. Our athletes, 80% of which are on the honor roll, live our philosophy “play hard or go home”. Our school believes in giving everyone a chance to join in – so get involved!
- Profile last updated: 12/02/2008
In the News:
- NIU Open Up Home Schedule Against Tennessee State (WIFR Rockford)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 02:00:09 am
Northern Illinois and Tennessee State will both be searching for its first win of the 2009-10 season, when the Huskies and Tigers collide in NIU’s home opener at the Convocation Center Friday night beginning at 7 p.m. The Huskies will look to avenge last season’s 75-73 loss at the hands of Tennessee State at the Gentry Center. - Seton plans full defense of its state basketball title (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 01:00:07 am
SOUTH HOLLAND | When DJ Cooper and JordanWalker enrolled at Seton Academy last fall, most hoops junkies inthe area figured a Class 2A state championship for the Sting was aforegone conclusion. - L-Way East stuns Marian Catholic (SouthtownStar)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 11:40:08 am
No. 1-ranked Marian Catholic's first serious challenge of the seasonwas supposed to come Friday night at defending Class 4A championBolingbrook. Tuesday night, No. 9 Lincoln-Way East begged to differ, pulling off a 48-41 season-opening shocker in Frankfort. - Northern Illinois men, women picked to finish high in MAC (Rockford Register Star)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 01:23:19 pm
DEKALB — If the media that covers Mid-American Conference basketball really know their stuff, it should be an exciting season for both the Northern Illinois University’s men’s and women’s teams. - Lofty Expectations at NIU (WTVO - WQRF Rockford)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 07:28:23 pm
The NIU men's basketball team has been picked to finish second in the MAC West this coming season.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (60473) | School Zip (60473) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 22,218 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 33% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $60,116 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.5 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 44 years old | 50 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (60473) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 93% / 7% | 61% / 39% |
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