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Marist High School is a private Catholic preparatory high school located in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, operated by the Marist Brothers on behalf of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,780 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,999
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 7
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Marist High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1963
Colors
White, Black, Red

Student Body

Total Students
1,780 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Marist High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 7
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Marist offers Financial Aid and Scholarships
Admissions Director
Kelsey Callahan
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubMath Team
Service ClubStudent Council


Arts and Music Programs:
Theater


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports

School Notes

  • School Motto: Making Jesus Christ known and loved.
  • School Mascot: Redhawks
  • All Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago give the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on Saturday, December 7th.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Marist High School cost?
Marist High School's tuition is approximately $14,999 for private students.
What sports does Marist High School offer?
Marist High School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, E-sports, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Marist High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is Marist High School's ranking?
Marist High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Marist High School?
The application deadline for Marist High School is Dec. 7.
In what neighborhood is Marist High School located?
Marist High School is located in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Mount Greenwood.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,780 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,999
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 7
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $14,126 for elementary schools and $19,460 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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