Joliet Catholic Academy vs. Providence Catholic Childrens Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Joliet Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Providence Catholic Childrens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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School History
Overview
Joliet Catholic is a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Carmelites and Joliet Franciscans to prepare young people for college and for life.
JCA has educated thousands of young adults in Joliet and its surrounding communities for over a century.
The Carmelites have been at JCA since 1933, and the Joliet Franciscans since 1869.
Academic excellence is one of the hallmarks of Joliet Catholic Academy, and students are well prepared to attend the college of their choice after moving through JCA's educational program.
Providence Catholic High School is a Catholic, coeducational, diocesan secondary school administered by the Augustinians. We are staffed by both religious and lay people.
The school has been located in New Lenox, Illinois since 1962.
We exist to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Catholic Christian community.
We prepare students of all faiths and races for the challenges of college and adult life through a quality college preparatory education.
We are a community who strive to love one another as our God loves us.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild/Moderate Learning Differences
Year Founded
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1918
Students Body
Total Students
624 students
836 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
177
190
Grade 10 Students
153
215
Grade 11 Students
143
213
Grade 12 Students
151
218
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
50 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
50%
Average Class Size
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27
Number of AP Classes
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18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:17
Average ACT score
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24
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(http://www.providencecatholic.org/pchs/about/dresscode.html)
(http://www.providencecatholic.org/pchs/about/dresscode.html)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$10,725
Tuition Notes
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2nd child 10% discount.
3rd child 25% discount
4th child 100% discount
% on Financial Aid
n/a
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,800
Admissions Director
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Rachel Ellingson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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15
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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27
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Art Club, Augustinian Youth Ministry, Band, Bass Fishing, Book Club, Bowling Club, Choir, Class Officers, Color Guard, Habitat for Humanity, International Club, Law Club, Math Team, Mock Trial (ISBA), National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Poetry Slam, Poms/Dance Team, Providence Broadcasting Station, Proviscope-Newspaper, Scholastic Bowl, Science Club, Strategic Games Club, Student Council, Theatre, World Language Honor Society, Yearbook