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Year Founded

1922

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Student Body

Total Students

743 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

US$7240

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White, Green

School Notes

Bishop McNamara High School exists primarily to serve the Catholic Christian community of the Kankakee area, while welcoming students of all faiths.
A strong sense of community based on Christian love, care, concern, and sacrifice, unites students, parents, alumni, faculty, and administrators.
Through a synthesis of faith, culture and life, students are challenged and empowered to commit themselves to sharing the Good News.

Bishop McNamara High School exists primarily to serve the Catholic Christian community of the Kankakee area, while welcoming students of all faiths.
A strong sense of community based on Christian love, care, concern, and sacrifice, unites students, parents, alumni, faculty, and administrators.
Through a synthesis of faith, culture and life, students are challenged and empowered to commit themselves to sharing the Good News.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.

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