Seton Academy

16100 Seton Drive, South Holland, IL, 60473-0604 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Seton Academy is a Catholic coeducational college preparatory high school. ...

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Seton Academy
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.
% 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)
This School
(IL) School Avg.
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
BaseballBasketball
CheeringDance
FootballSoftball
TennisTrack and Field
Volley Ball 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 23
 
Extracurriculars
Ambassadors ClubArt Club
Campus MinistryCheerleading
ChoirCyber Cafe'
DramaEnvironmental Club
French ClubNational English Honor Society
National Honor SocietyNewspaper
PhotographyPraise Dancers
SADDService in Action
Spanish ClubSports Media Club
Stage TechsStudent Council
Video Production ClubYearbook
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

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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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Zipcode (60473)


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% Owning / % Renting 93% / 7% 61% / 39%

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