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#293 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 41% of private schools
St Francis De Sales High School
High School · Chicago, IL
A private high school in Chicago, IL serving grades 9th – 12th.
10155 S EWING AVE, Chicago, IL 60617
- 12.4:1 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 St Francis De Sales High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 79Very 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
$51,237
Median home value
$168,200
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60617; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington G High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,553 | Compare → |
| Bowen High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Noble St Chtr-baker CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Epic Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 279 | 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.
St Francis De Sales High School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Francis De Sales High School
St Francis De Sales High School is a private high school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 141 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Francis De Sales High School
What grades does St Francis De Sales High School serve?
St Francis De Sales High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Francis De Sales High School?
St Francis De Sales High School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis De Sales High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis De Sales High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Francis De Sales High School rank in IL?
St Francis De Sales High School ranks #293 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Francis De Sales High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis De Sales High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Francis De Sales High School a private school?
Yes, St Francis De Sales 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 St Francis De Sales High School a religious school?
St Francis De Sales High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 731-6347
- Area population (ZIP 60617)
- 79,284
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 60617; 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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