Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Martin De Porres High School
About the School
- St. Martin De Porres High School is a college prep high school in Waukegan serving students of limited economic means with few educational options.
- Part of the national cristo rey network of schools, SMDP exists to prepare motivated urban students for success in college, in careers, and in leadership roles that will ultimately drive positive change for their communities.
- Students gain professional experience, while earning over half of the cost of their education.
- Unlike students at traditional schools, SMDP students rely on the corporate work study program to provide affordable access to a quality college prep education.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Martin De Porres High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
228 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
11 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Martin De Porres High School often compared to?
St. Martin De Porres High School is often viewed alongside schools like Carmel Catholic High School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Martin De Porres High School?
The application deadline for St. Martin De Porres High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
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(847) 623-7600
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students
Catholic
1 Carmel Pkwy
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(847) 566-3000
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
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275 S Lake St
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(847) 548-6209
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students
Catholic
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
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275 S Lake St
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(847) 548-6209
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
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1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
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Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
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(847) 599-1680
Distance: 0.8 mi
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Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-7 | 179 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
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Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
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Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
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(847) 623-8320
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
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Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-1680
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(847) 473-4898
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Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
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(847) 623-7600
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
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(847) 263-8147
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Avg. class size: 7 students
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(847) 604-3903
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
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Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-1680
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
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Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-7 | 179 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
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510 W. Grand Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
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Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
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629 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
Special Education School
621 Belvidere Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-1680
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
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(847) 623-4110
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
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(847) 360-1054
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Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
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(847) 623-8320
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