The St. Rita of Cascia High School is a private college preparatory school located on the South Side of Chicago for students in grades ninth through 12th. Founded in 1905, St. Rita of Cascia maintains strong academic and athletic traditions rooted in the educational philosophy of St. Augustine, a Catholic theologian and scholar.
The school's red and blue crest is emblazoned with a book and a burning, pierced heart, signifying its commitment to truth, unity and love. The all-male high school enrolls around 570 students. Emphasis is placed on a faith-based curriculum that prioritizes religious devotion and rigorous academic achievements.
St. Rita students can choose to take elective STEM classes in computer science principles, 2D/3D animation and graphic design, engineering and Apple apps design.
The campus spreads over 37 beautifully landscaped acres and features a new athletic facility that is, according to the school, "among the best in the state of Illinois." Fifteen sports are offered, including golf, hockey, water polo, and lacrosse. St. Rita's teams have won several IHSA Regional Championships in basketball, volleyball and baseball.
A large percentage of students go on to attend a 4-year college after graduating.
In recent years, Niche ranked St. Rita of Cascia as being among the best all-boys high schools in Illinois.
St. Rita of Cascia High School
570
Students
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School Details
Head of School
Brendan J Conroy
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$13,900
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
34
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
570
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
13
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
92%
Clubs and Activities
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
60.4%
Hispanic
20.4%
Black
17.1%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#3
Best All Boys Schools in Illinois
#7
Best HS For Athletes in Illinois
#18
Best Catholic Schools in Illinois
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
82 Students
University of Iowa
57 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
51 Students
Illinois State University
51 Students
Michigan State University
45 Students
Purdue University
45 Students
Loyola University Chicago
43 Students
DePaul University
43 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
41 Students
Northern Illinois University
40 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
85 Students
Finance
39 Students
Computer Science
26 Students
Mechanical Engineering
22 Students
Accounting
21 Students
Engineering
20 Students
Psychology
19 Students
Nursing
16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
14 Students
Economics
14 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/31/2024
St Rita Highschool has provided me the best experience, understanding, and readiness for my next steps in College.
1/6/2024
St. Rita High School is a top notch institution. The facilities are top tier and the athletics are second to none. St. Rita is full of tradition and has an involved and supportive alumni.
6/27/2023
I had a wonderful experience at St. Rita. If you are looking for a school that has teachers that are willing to invest their time in you, Rita is where to go. The structure and rigor of the school allowed me to focus on my studies and to identify my next steps after graduating. Highly recommend St. Rita.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/31/2023
A Saint Rita education got me admitted to my dream school, The University of Notre Dame. Have no doubt that the standards are strong, the teachers are excellent, and that St Rita can be the perfect launch point for any young man on the south side.
3/21/2020
Excellent and hear the same from my fellow alums.
5/22/2017
Truly a great institution for young men. My son is a graduate of St. Alibe School on the southside and went on to attend St. Rita. The school is diverse, have great and caring teachers, strong academics and plenty of sports/clubs to participate in. I love St. Rita bc it challenged my son academicall...
3/1/2012
I graduated in 2006 from St. Rita High School. St. Rita is an outstanding school, especially if you are looking to pursue a college degree. St. Rita provided me with the foundation to walk right into college with great knowledge in the Math and Science Departments. I was an athlete as well and the c...
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List Price Range
$190K - $413K
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$279,944
Median Lot Size
3,267 Sq Ft
% Renters
20%
Household Income
$80,135
% of College Grads
28.1%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
1,691 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
37.7%
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Rainey Park
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James J. Sexton Park (50-Acre Park)
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Yukich Field
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