Very Good
#75 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 10% of private schools
Mount Carmel High School
High School · Chicago, IL
A private high school in Chicago, IL serving grades 9th – 12th.
6410 S DANTE AVE, Chicago, IL 60637
- 8.7:1 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 Mount Carmel 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- 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
$42,080
Median home value
$243,700
Median rent
$1,170/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
26.1%
Poverty rate
32.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60637; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 875 | Compare → |
| Univ of Chicago Chtr-woodlawnCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Univ of Chicago Lab SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,930 | Compare → |
| Noble St Chtr-comer College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,024 | 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.
Mount Carmel High School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mount Carmel High School
Mount Carmel High School is a private high school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 581 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 716 private schools in IL.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 60637)
- 52,418
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
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 60637; 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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