St. Rita High School is an Augustinian Catholic college preparatory school for young men located on the south side of Chicago.
As an authorized Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Chicago, St. Rita High School endorses the archdiocesan school board stated aim of 'creating a Christian educational community where human culture and knowledge, enlightened and enlivened by faith are shared among teachers and students in a spirit of freedom and love.' St. Rita High School's purpose is to assist each person in the orderly development of his capabilities -- intellectual, spiritual, emotional, moral, civic, and physical.
The school's primary consideration is the intellectual development of its students, an aim shared with the family, church, and state.
Academically, St. Rita High School aims at a liberal education that will enrich the unique personality of each individual and increase mental adaptability, awareness, sensitivity, and a spirit of inquiry, all aimed with God as a final goal.
As part of its Christian ministry, St. Rita High School strives for the ideal that it becomes a strong Catholic community in which staff, faculty, and students give daily witness of Christ's care and concern as they share their lives with each other.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Rita Of Cascia High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
560 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Rita High School is an Augustinian Catholic college preparatory school for young men located on the south side of Chicago. As an authorized Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Chicago, St. Rita High School endorses the archdiocesan school board stated aim of 'creating a Christian educational community where human culture and knowledge, enlightened and enlivened by faith are shared among teachers and students in a spirit of freedom and love.' St. Rita High School's purpose is to assist each person in the orderly development of his capabilities -- intellectual, spiritual, emotional, moral, civic, and physical. The school's primary consideration is the intellectual development of its students, an aim shared with the family, church, and state. Academically, St. Rita High School aims at a liberal education that will enrich the unique personality of each individual and increase mental adaptability, awareness, sensitivity, and a spirit of inquiry, all aimed with God as a final goal. As part of its Christian ministry, St. Rita High School strives for the ideal that it becomes a strong Catholic community in which staff, faculty, and students give daily witness of Christ's care and concern as they share their lives with each other.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Rita Of Cascia High School's ranking?
St. Rita Of Cascia High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Rita Of Cascia High School?
The application deadline for St. Rita Of Cascia High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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