Fenwick High School is a Co-educational Dominican Catholic College Preparatory School founded by the Dominican Fathers & Brothers in 1929.
Tradition, Excellence and Leadership are the hallmarks of a Fenwick education.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,135 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Fenwick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1929
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
1,135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
![Fenwick High School Student By Grade Fenwick High School Student By Grade](http://images3.privateschoolreview.com/charts/9000/8647/fenwick-high-school-chart-buzUqO1.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
89%
Number of AP Courses
19 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Joseph Ori
Admissions Associate
Eleanor Comiskey
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18 sports
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Fenwick High School offer?
Fenwick High School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. Fenwick High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is Fenwick High School's ranking?
Fenwick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Fenwick High School?
The application deadline for Fenwick High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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