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Boylan Catholic H. S.

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Rockford, IL

4000 Saint Francis Dr, Rockford, IL 61103

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in Rockford
  • 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Rockford since at least 2011

In Rockford, Illinois, Boylan Catholic H. S. is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 586 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Rockford. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
586
Teachers
46.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 269 girls, 317 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 71% of Catholic high schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 51 Catholic high schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    1,152’11–121,025’13–14956’15–16855’17–18740’19–20653’21–22586’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9140
    10134
    11151
    12161

    Student body

    White59%
    Hispanic or Latino27%
    Two or more races7%
    Asian4%
    Black4%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about Boylan Catholic H. S.

    What grades does Boylan Catholic H. S. serve?

    Boylan Catholic H. S. serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Boylan Catholic H. S.?

    About 586 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Boylan Catholic H. S.?

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