Catholic School
Marian Catholic High School
- AOverall Grade
- Private, Catholic
- 9-12
- Chicago Heights, IL
- 484 reviews
- AcademicsA
- DiversityA
- TeachersB-
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsA
Applying
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$11,300
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
70%
Average Financial Aid
$2,100
From Marian Catholic High School
Located on a safe, secure 87-acre campus just outside of Chicago, Marian Catholic High School offers students a rigorous academic program and state-of-the-art facilities where they can thrive in high school and beyond. The school, which also has boarding opportunities for international students through Amerigo Education, features a technologically-advanced STEM center, a research library with more than 28,000 volumes, a 430-seat theater, practice halls for the award-winning marching band, and advanced athletic facilities for the school's 25 sports teams.
Marian Catholic High School Rankings
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 84%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.55 responses
Poll
- 71%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.55 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,025
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.62 responses
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.62 responses
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.62 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 65%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.78 responses
Poll
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.78 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.50 responses
- 48%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.50 responses
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.50 responses
- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesC+
- HousingC-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$45,843
National
$55,322Median Rent
$886
National
$949Median Home Value
$98,300
National
$184,700Marian Catholic High School Reviews
484 reviews
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My experience at Marian Catholic was great! While there are a couple things that are not so great, no school is perfect. However, I believe that the education that I received here was outstanding. The teachers are kind and work hard to challenge you. Yes, there is a lot of work but this is a college prep school. They also have so many opportunities to get students involved not only in the community but also outside. Counselors at Marian also work hard to prepare students for the college process.
Although a once abundant school with creative and intelligent faculty and students, Marian has become a playground for the unmotivated. As a member of the Marian Catholic band program, there is a high standard of excellence expected in both academics and through the band program. Through the years, the level of excellence has diminished because of the student’s attitudes. Classes of self-entitled students and inadequate teachers replace the lively graduates and retired teachers. The use of iPads is a requirement of a Marian student. They claim to be used in the majority of the classes, but through my experience I have found them to be an unnecessary distraction. I would prefer Marian do something about the attitudes of the children before they assimilate into the real world and acquire jobs. Nonetheless, I appreciate the fact that Marian has over prepared me for my academic career in college through its college prep classes.
I've gone to Marian all 4 years of my high school career! The school is absolutely amazing! Other than preparing myself for my life ahead of me, I've been placed in a family of Spartans. Never in my life have I felt more accepted or at home other than my own family. I would recommend Marian to anyone looking for the best private school in the Chicagoland area. I will be making frequent visits during and after my college career.