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#468 of 716 private schools in IL
Newman Central Catholic High School
High School · Sterling, IL
A private high school in Sterling, IL serving grades 9th – 12th.
1101 W 23RD ST, Sterling, IL 61081
- 13.2:1 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.
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Where Newman Central 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,660/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sterling), 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
$60,854
Median home value
$121,000
Median rent
$791/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61081; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 996 | Compare → |
| Rock Falls Township High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 547 | 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.
Newman Central Catholic High School is listed in Sterling, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Newman Central Catholic High School
Newman Central Catholic High School is a private high school in Sterling, IL, serving approximately 203 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newman Central Catholic High School
What grades does Newman Central Catholic High School serve?
Newman Central Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Newman Central Catholic High School?
Newman Central Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman Central Catholic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman Central Catholic High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Newman Central Catholic High School rank in IL?
Newman Central Catholic High School ranks #468 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Newman Central Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newman Central Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Newman Central Catholic High School a private school?
Yes, Newman Central 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 Newman Central Catholic High School a religious school?
Newman Central Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 203
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Whiteside County
- Phone
- (815) 625-0500
- Area population (ZIP 61081)
- 20,916
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 61081; 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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