St Patrick High School

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St Patrick High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
5900 W Belmont Ave,  Chicago, IL
4.5
4.8
697 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Joseph G Schmidt
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
25
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$14,200
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
50
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
17
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
57.7%
Hispanic
28.6%
Black
6.2%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best All Boys Schools in Illinois
#27 Best Catholic Schools in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 109 Students
Marquette University 77 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 72 Students
Illinois State University 71 Students
DePaul University 67 Students
University of Iowa 66 Students
Loyola University Chicago 62 Students
Michigan State University 51 Students
Northern Illinois University 51 Students
Dominican University 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 83 Students
Finance 40 Students
Accounting 29 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Engineering 16 Students
Biology 15 Students
Marketing 15 Students
History 15 Students
Electrical Engineering 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 144 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/18/2025
St. Patrick is an incredible school that supports students reach their full potential. The teachers and administration are very involved and keep us on track.
5.0 Parent
10/2/2025
We've enjoyed it our son is a junior. Staff always make our family feel every welcome and very approachable. There has not been a time I've been turned away. Thank you all for everything you do for our young men.
5.0 Parent
9/30/2025
We got this great Catholic education for the day one of our son. St Patrick provide excellent education for our son, teachers involved on his preparation for the future. Lots of parents involved on the pat to the college. We are very happy we have decided to put our son to this HS . Great experience . Thank you to all for this nice , happy years.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/20/2020
My son did not want to attend St Pats. He ended up getting really great grades. He knew no one going in and now has lifelong friends. He loved it! St Pats turned him into a fine young man.
5.0 parent
9/8/2016
It was great to send my son, who wasn't too interested in school, to this wonderful school. He did very well here, they treated him like a man, and he learned so much. He is a better person because of St. Pat's! My dad went here too and spoke about it fondly his whole life.
5.0 parent
9/7/2016
My son chose to go to this school because he felt it was welcoming and a good fit for him. In just his first year alone I have seen tremendous growth, maturity and responsibility. This school instills good values and work ethic in the students that want to be there and do a good job. The teachers an...
4.0 parent
9/7/2016
Good school overall but there has been a lot of teacher turnover lately through retirements. New teachers don't seem to stay long. Current principal is not as engaged as the previous one but the old principal is still there as the chairman and still the heart of the school. Also, would like to see m...

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St Patrick High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 5900 W Belmont Ave in Chicago, IL. Annual tuition is $14,200. The school has a total enrollment of 697 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. St Patrick High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $394,665. Discover additional schools in the area, like St Ferdinand Parish School, St. William School, Icci Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St Patrick High School.

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