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#591 of 716 private schools in IL

Marian Catholic High School

High School · Chicago Heights, IL

A private high school in Chicago Heights, IL serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

700 ASHLAND AVE, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Enrollment861
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Marian Catholic High School 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,973/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,627

Median home value

$148,200

Median rent

$1,156/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

22.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black50.4%
White24.0%
Hispanic18.6%
Two or More4.3%
Asian2.6%
Native American0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bloom High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–120.7 mi1,832Compare →
Homewood-flossmoor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–122.5 mi2,805Compare →
Rich Township High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–122.5 mi2,396Compare →
Bloom Trail High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–124.0 mi1,272Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Marian Catholic High School is listed in Chicago Heights, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Marian Catholic High School

Marian Catholic High School is a private high school in Chicago Heights, IL, serving approximately 861 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #591 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marian Catholic High School

What grades does Marian Catholic High School serve?

Marian Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marian Catholic High School?

Marian Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 861 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marian Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marian Catholic High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Marian Catholic High School rank in IL?

Marian Catholic High School ranks #591 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Marian Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marian Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Marian Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Marian Catholic High School is a private coeducational 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 Marian Catholic High School a religious school?

Marian Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
861
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60411)
52,395
Area average commute
35.9 min
Area median age
35.7
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 60411; 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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