Saint Patrick High School is celebrating 150 years as Chicago's oldest all-male Catholic High School.
Students can earn up to 34 college credit hours. Read on for more about the school's history.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,015 students
- Yearly Tuition: $14,200
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Patrick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1861
Colors
Green, Gold
Student Body
Total Students
1,015 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,200
Admissions Director
Matt O'Brien
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
33 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic TeamArt Club
Blood Drive TeamBook Discussion Groups
Campus MinistryChess Club
ChorusDrum Line
Eucharistic MinistryFlag Football
French ClubGreen & Gold Newspaper
Jazz BandLasallian Youth
Leadership TeamLettermans' Club
Math ClubModel UN
National Honor SocietyPercussion
Peregrine SocietyRobotics
Science ClubSet Construction/Lighting
Shamrock CouncilShamrock News Network
Shamrocks for LifeSpanish Club
Student ActivitiesTheatre
Thespian SocietyWorld Languages Club
Yearbook
School Notes
- School Mascot: Shamrocks
- Open House: Thursday, October 17, 2013
- Rooted in the spirit of St. John Baptist de La Salle, Patron of all Teachers, Saint Patrick provides an educational experience of the highest quality that enables young men to develop their maximum potential as lifelong learners and assets to society and the church.
- We believe in an educational process that is student-centered and of the highest quality.
- We have a concern for the dignity of each person.
- We create a welcoming atmosphere of mutual respect, caring, and friendliness.
- We believe in and foster service opportunities for students and faculty.
- We promote diversity as a life value for living, learning, and growing as balanced persons.
- We believe in the strength of community,faculty, students, parents, alumni, and friends; that is, the Saint Patrick Family
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Patrick High School cost?
St. Patrick High School's tuition is approximately $14,200 for private students.
What sports does St. Patrick High School offer?
St. Patrick High School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. St. Patrick High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is St. Patrick High School's ranking?
St. Patrick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick High School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Patrick High School located?
St. Patrick High School is located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Portage Park.
School Calendar
View the St. Patrick High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 3/7/2020
Rewarding and challenging academic environment. Pushed me hard to learn and achieve, prepared me for the professional working world.
5 5/17/2016
Can't begin to explain how the positive influence changed many of our lives.
5 5/17/2016
Changed my life. Even more important, changed my son's life.
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