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Routt Catholic High School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12

Jacksonville, IL

500 E College Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Overall grade: B+

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  • AClass size
  • BCollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Illinois
  • Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011

In Jacksonville, Illinois, Routt Catholic High School is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 129 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Catholic high schools in Illinois. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
129
Teachers
13.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 59 girls, 70 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 21% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic high schools in Illinois (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of Catholic high schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 51 Catholic high schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    117’11–12107’13–14123’15–16128’17–18132’19–20124’21–22129’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    935
    1032
    1130
    1232

    Student body

    White91%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Black2%
    Asian2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
    Two or more races1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Questions to ask on a tour

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Routt Catholic High School

    What grades does Routt Catholic High School serve?

    Routt Catholic High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Routt Catholic High School?

    About 129 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Routt Catholic High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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