Hales Franciscan High School (Closed 2025)

4930 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60615

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Year Founded
1962

Student Body

Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Colors
Black, White, Red

School Notes

  • The mission of Hales Franciscan High School is to develop leaders who embrace academic excellence and embody wisdom, character, and Catholic Christian values.
  • The goal of the school is to develop young men unto perfect manhood who are assets to society.
  • This goal shall be accomplished by providing a competitive college preparatory education and character-building program in the Catholic and Franciscan traditions.
  • We provide a rigorous program of academics, religions education, community service, athletics, individual counseling, and social activities designed to develop the mind, body, and spirit of each student.
  • We instill the gospel values of faith, justice, spiritual discipline and respect for others, which form the foundation for leadership through service.
  • We foster a safe environment in which students from many backgrounds and faith traditions learn to excel in all aspects of life, prepare for a successful college experience, and become productive and socially responsible citizens.
  • The mission of Hales Franciscan High School is to develop leaders who embrace academic excellence and embody wisdom, character, and Catholic Christian values. The goal of the school is to develop young men unto perfect manhood who are assets to society. This goal shall be accomplished by providing a competitive college preparatory education and character-building program in the Catholic and Franciscan traditions. We provide a rigorous program of academics, religions education, community service, athletics, individual counseling, and social activities designed to develop the mind, body, and spirit of each student. We instill the gospel values of faith, justice, spiritual discipline and respect for others, which form the foundation for leadership through service. We foster a safe environment in which students from many backgrounds and faith traditions learn to excel in all aspects of life, prepare for a successful college experience, and become productive and socially responsible citizens.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Hales Franciscan High School?
The application deadline for Hales Franciscan High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hales Franciscan High School located?
Hales Franciscan High School is located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

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