Maria High School vs. Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School
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Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
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.
Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School is a Catholic educational community committed to providing a quality secondary education for young women.
In the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy and their foundress, Catherine McAuley, we prepare students to live in a complex, dynamic society by teaching them to think critically, communicate effectively, respond compassionately to the needs of their community and assume roles of Christian leadership.
In partnership with parents, we empower young women to acknowledge their giftedness and to make decisions with a well-developed moral conscience.
We foster an appreciation of the diversity of the global community and a quest for knowledge and excellence as life long goals.
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 Learning Differences
Year Founded
1911
1846
Students Body
Total Students
241 students
832 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
86%
32%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
67
200
Grade 10 Students
55
218
Grade 11 Students
56
205
Grade 12 Students
63
209
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
69 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
72%
73%
Average Class Size
12
21
Number of AP Classes
5
16
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Average ACT score
n/a
22
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(uniform required)
(uniform required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 14 / May. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$11,100
Tuition Notes
n/a
Financial aid/scholarships available.
% on Financial Aid
90%
59%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$1,200
Acceptance Rate
97%
90%
Admissions Director
n/a
Mrs. Kathryn Klyczek
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mrs. Nancy Lynch
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
17
37
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art ClubAudio-Visual Service Club
Big Sister/Little SisterFoods Club
Gospel ChoirMaria Herald Staff
Maria/Holy Cross Hospital VolunteersMath & Science Club
Media Communications ClubMystic Messengers
Mystic MinistryNational Honor Society
Piano ClubSewing Club
Student CouncilWeb Page Club
World Language Club
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Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Action/ReactionBook Club
Eco-MacsEquinox
Junior Classical LeagueKnitting Club
Liturgical MinistriesMath Club
Math MacsMock Trial
Model U.N.National Art Honor Society
National English Honor SocietyNational French Honor Society
National Honor SocietyNational Spanish Honor Society
Primary ColorsQuill and Scroll
Respect Life ClubSADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Science ClubStudent Ambassadors
Student CouncilU.N.I.T.Y. (United Nationalities Integrated Through You)
Varsity ClubWriting Club
Arts and Music Programs:
A Cappella ChoirAll-School Musical
Costume & Make-Up CrewInternational Thespian Society
Liturgical MusiciansMac Melody Choir
Stage CrewTech Crew
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural SportsRoad Runners
Sailing Club