Saint Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, IL - Niche
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Saint Ignatius College Prep
  • Private, Catholic
  • CHICAGO, IL
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Saint Ignatius College Prep

#2 in Best Catholic High Schools in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • CHICAGO, IL
  • 389 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      B+
    ignatius.org
    (312) 421-5900
    1076 ROOSEVELT RD
    CHICAGO, IL 60608
    About Saint Ignatius College Prep...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 13
    Application Fee
    Interview Required
    No
    Required/Recommended Tests
    HSPT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $20,900
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    30%
    Average Financial Aid
    $13,000
    From Saint Ignatius College Prep

    Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership. Through outstanding teaching and personal formation, the school challenges its talented student body to intellectual excellence, integrity, and life-long learning and growth. Inspired by the gospel of Jesus Christ, this community strives to use God's gifts to promote social justice for the greater glory of God.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    Average SAT
    1350
    192 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    593 responses
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    Academic Excellence at Saint Ignatius College Prep

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    Saint Ignatius students are committed to academic excellence. Our classrooms set the foundation for lifelong learning. Ignatians are consistently among the top students in the region on state and national tests and in national academic competitions. In addition to 40+ honors electives, Saint Ignatius offers 25 Advanced Placement courses and a dual enrollment program with Saint Louis University.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 43 responses
    Poll
    77%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 43 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 150 responses
    • Festival of Nations
      17%
    • Homecoming dance and homecoming game
      17%
    • Going to basketball games on fridays
      15%
    • Football games
      13%
    • Graduation
      13%
    • Retreats
      8%
    • Christopher Christmas
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,512
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 48 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 48 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 48 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 57 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 57 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 57 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    93%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 30 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 30 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 30 responses

    Living in the Area

    Little Italy/UIC
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $81,530
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $1,639
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $392,877
    National
    $281,900
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