Maria High School
Tel:
(773)925-8686
- Maria High School is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for young women which offers a challenging academic program that responds to individual interests and needs.
- A ministry of the Sisters of St. Casimir, Maria High School provides an excellent educational experience and nurtures the faith life of its diverse learning community through prayer, worship, and service.
- The faculty and staff, committed to the pursuit of excellence, provide a caring, respectful environment which inspires each student to live her faith, discover her gifts, and cultivate life-long relationships.
- Maria High School, in partnership with parents, families, and the community, helps young women reach their full potential.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 241 students
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Maria High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1911 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 241 students |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| % Students of Color | 86% State avg.: 30% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 72% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 5 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Calculus AB, AP Literature, AP Spanish, AP US Government, AP US History |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| % on Financial Aid | 90% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 97% National avg.: 85% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 17 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art Club, Audio-Visual Service Club, Big Sister/Little Sister, Foods Club, Gospel Choir, Maria Herald Staff, Maria/Holy Cross Hospital Volunteers, Math & Science Club, Media Communications Club, Mystic Messengers, Mystic Ministry, National Honor Society, Piano Club, Sewing Club, Student Council, Web Page Club, World Language Clu |
School Notes
- Maria High School is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for young women which offers a challenging academic program that responds to individual interests and needs. A ministry of the Sisters of St. Casimir, Maria High School provides an excellent educational experience and nurtures the faith life of its diverse learning community through prayer, worship, and service. The faculty and staff, committed to the pursuit of excellence, provide a caring, respectful environment which inspires each student to live her faith, discover her gifts, and cultivate life-long relationships. Maria High School, in partnership with parents, families, and the community, helps young women reach their full potential.
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