Very Good
#75 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 10% of private schools
Mount Carmel High School
High School
6410 S DANTE AVE, Chicago, IL 60637
Enrollment
581
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
7.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
581
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
7.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#75 of 716
In Chicago
#27 of 162
public schools
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About Mount Carmel High School
Mount Carmel High School is a private high school in Chicago, IL. Mount Carmel High School serves approximately 581 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount Carmel High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- IL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Mount Carmel High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Mount Carmel High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mount Carmel High School compares to 156 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mount Carmel High School (this school) | 7.8 |
| Hyde Park Academy High School | 6.4 |
| Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn | 5.5 |
| Noble St Chtr-Comer College Prep | 5.0 |
| Art in Motion Charter School | 6.0 |
| YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad | 5.8 |
| South Shore Intl Col Prep HS | 6.9 |
| Kenwood Academy High School | 7.5 |
| Hirsch Metropolitan High School | 4.6 |
| Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts | 5.0 |
| Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS | 8.2 |
| YCCS-Sullivan House Alt HS | 5.2 |
| Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep | 6.4 |
| Englewood STEM High School | 5.8 |
| King College Prep High School | 5.8 |
| Bronzeville Scholastic HS | 8.6 |
| Williams Medical Prep High Sch | 4.6 |
| Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS | 4.5 |
| EPIC Academy High School | 4.2 |
| Simeon Career Academy High School | 5.1 |
| YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS | 6.8 |
Showing 20 of 156 schools. View all schools in Chicago
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
6410 S DANTE AVE, Chicago, IL 60637
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mount Carmel High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Hyde Park Academy High School (rated 6.4/10, 0.3 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn (rated 5.5/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Noble St Chtr-Comer College Prep (rated 5.0/10, 1.2 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Academy High School Chicago | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Carnegie Elem School Chicago | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Woodlawn Elem Community School Chicago | 0.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn Chicago | 0.4 mi | 5.5 |
| DREXEL CHURCH OF GOD LEARNING CENTER Chicago | 0.5 mi | — |
| Wadsworth Elem School Chicago | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| CHURCH OF GOD OF CHICAGO Chicago | 0.5 mi | — |
| UNIV OF CHICAGO LAB SCHOOL Chicago | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch Chicago | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| HYDE PARK DAY SCHOOL Chicago | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Parkside Elem Community Academy Chicago | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Ray Elem School Chicago | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| STAIR STEP VILLA NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN Chicago | 0.8 mi | — |
| Bret Harte Elem School Chicago | 1.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Revere Elem School Chicago | 1.1 mi | 4.6 |
| ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE Chicago | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Madison Elem School Chicago | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Noble St Chtr-Comer College Prep Chicago | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Till Elem Math & Science Academy Chicago | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| OKeeffe Elem School Chicago | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60637 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,080
Median Home Value
$243,700
Median Rent
$1,170/mo
Population
52,418
College Educated
36.8%
Homeownership
26.1%
Avg Commute
32.5 min
Poverty Rate
32.3%
Median Age
31.1
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| Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School Paxton, IL | 7.8 |
| Disney II Magnet HS Chicago, IL | 7.7 |
| Freeburg Community High Sch Freeburg, IL | 7.6 |
| Geneseo High School Geneseo, IL | 7.6 |
| IC CATHOLIC PREP Elmhurst, IL | 8.0 |
| Infinity Math Science & Tech HS Chicago, IL | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mount Carmel High School
What grades does Mount Carmel High School serve?
Mount Carmel High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Carmel High School?
Mount Carmel High School has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Carmel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Carmel High School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mount Carmel High School rank in IL?
Mount Carmel High School ranks #75 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Mount Carmel High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Carmel High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mount Carmel High School a private school?
Yes, Mount Carmel High School is a private all-boys 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 Mount Carmel High School a religious school?
Mount Carmel High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 581
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 359-0465
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