Excellent
#18 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 2% of private schools
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart
High School · Chicago, IL
A private high school in Chicago, IL serving grades 9th – 12th.
1501 N OAKLEY BLVD, Chicago, IL 60622
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,852
Median home value
$622,900
Median rent
$1,932/mo
College educated
72.8%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemente Community Academy HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 815 | Compare → |
| Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto RicanCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Chicago HS for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 318 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart is a private high school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 132 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart
What grades does Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart serve?
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart?
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart?
The student-teacher ratio at Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart rank in IL?
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart ranks #18 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart's MySchoolScout rating?
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart a private school?
Yes, Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart a religious school?
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 276-1261
- Area population (ZIP 60622)
- 53,696
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60622; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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