Saint Ignatius College Prep
- Private, Catholic
- CHICAGO, IL
Catholic School
Saint Ignatius College Prep
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Catholic
- 9-12
- CHICAGO, IL
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 388 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Sportsgrade B+
About
Applying
Application Deadline
December 13
Application Fee
No data available
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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Saint Ignatius College Prep Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
No data available
Average SAT
1350
180 responses
Average ACT
30
648 responses
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Academic Excellence at Saint Ignatius College Prep
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 responsesPoll
77%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 43 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade 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 responses67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 48 responses63%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 48 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Poll
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 57 responsesPoll
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 57 responsesPoll
86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 57 responsesMap
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
93%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 30 responses57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 30 responses83%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 30 responses- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$69,719
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,447
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$357,528
National
$244,900Saint Ignatius College Prep Reviews
Rating 4.04 out of 5 388 reviews
Diversity has definitely improved since my freshmen year. The school has become more inclusive towards minorities and the LGBTQ+ community. Academics are tough. How hard your class is doesn’t depend on the level of class you take (Honors, AP) but the teacher you have. Some teachers give loads of homework and tests, and some don’t give any homework. Be prepared for a lot of homework. Ignatius prepares you well for college. Teachers are a hit or miss. There are amazing teachers but also some horrible ones. I have never had a good math teacher. Food is way too expensive and unhealthy but it tastes great most of the time. Ignatius needs to build more bathrooms and expand the cafeteria because they accepted way too many students. Overall, Ignatius has many ways it can improve on, but It has given me so many resources and opportunities to become a better student and person. I wouldn’t have chosen any other school!
I just started at Ignatius this year, and even with the pandemic, I am having a great time. For one thing, the school takes safety very seriously and has taken the right precautions while still allowing students to have the high school experience. All my teachers have been great and, even when we’re elearning, make the time spent in class enjoyable. I have an awesome counselor who has helped me with everything and is always available to talk. Despite the circumstances, I have been able to participate in sports and watch my friends in theirs. Ignatius has a wide variety of extracurriculars that stay true to their descriptions. We utilize Quest as our food source and they always have great options! Ignatius has really focused on educating staff and students on racism/bigotry this year with Ignatian Value Days. We focus on current events around this issue and discuss - learning how we can be allies for people of color. Overall, I love everything about this exceptional school.
St. Ignatius College Prep has a great community of students, families, faculty, and staff. And, there are so many clubs, activities, and sports to choose from!