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St. Rita of Cascia High School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12

Chicago, IL

7740 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • 94% of graduates go to four-year colleges

St. Rita of Cascia High School is an independent Catholic school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 405 students and around 14 students per teacher. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school reports that about 94% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
405
Teachers
29 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
176 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 94% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 55% of Catholic high schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 51 Catholic high schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    711’11–12572’17–18560’19–20405’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9116
    10115
    1178
    1296

    Student body

    White58%
    Hispanic or Latino25%
    Black14%
    Two or more races2%
    Asian0%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    What grades does St. Rita of Cascia High School serve?

    St. Rita of Cascia High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend St. Rita of Cascia High School?

    About 405 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Rita of Cascia High School?

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