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Depaul Academy

Alternative school · Grades 9–12

South Bend, IN

1000 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools nationwide

Depaul Academy is an independent private school in South Bend, Indiana, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 23 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of independent high schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school is an all-boys school. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 228 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
23
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.8
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
228 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of independent high schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of independent high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    24’19–2023’21–2223’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded6
    97
    106
    112
    122

    Student body

    Black74%
    White17%
    Hispanic or Latino9%

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Depaul Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Depaul Academy

    What grades does Depaul Academy serve?

    Depaul Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Depaul Academy?

    About 23 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Depaul Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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