Fenwick High School provides a private college preparatory education to students in ninth through twelfth grades. Established in 1929 by the Catholic Order of Dominican Friars, Fenwick High School was ranked the 5th best private Catholic high school in the state of Illinois by Niche in 2022.
1,135 students enjoy a student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1 and return average SAT scores of 1260 and average ACT scores of 29. Students can enroll in up to 20 AP classes that include chemistry, physics, Latin, French, literature and art history, among others.
Fenwick's graduating classes have included 187 Presidential Scholars and 30 National Merit Finalists, and each year students collectively receive millions of dollars in academic scholarships to some of the country's most prestigious universities.
Featuring outstanding Neo-Gothic architecture by architect Wilfred E. Anthony, Fenwick's new fieldhouse includes a 1,100-seat gymnasium and a 450-seat natatorium. Fenwick's water polo teams have won many state championships and the varsity hockey players have taken home the Illinois' Blackhawk Cup twice. Fenwick's volleyball, lacrosse, football, swimming and soccer athletic programs are also very strong.
Cultivating tomorrow's leaders, Fenwick High School continues to nurture academic and athletic excellence in its students as one of the state's premier learning centers.
Fenwick High School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
505 Washington Blvd,
Oak Park, IL
963
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Peter Groom
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$18,750
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A+
B+
A+
A-
A+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.58
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
94
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Full Time Teachers
73
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Part Time Teachers
21
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
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Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
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Number of AP Courses
28
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AP Pass Rate
58%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Male
52.9%
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Female
47.1%
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White
67.5%
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Hispanic
16.3%
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Black
6.9%
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Two or more races
6.2%
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Asian
1.7%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
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Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#5
Best Catholic Schools in Illinois
#12
Best HS For Athletes in Illinois
#20
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Illinois
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB 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
277 Students
Marquette University
213 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
162 Students
Loyola University Chicago
154 Students
University of Iowa
146 Students
Michigan State University
141 Students
Northwestern University
137 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington
133 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
121 Students
Purdue University
116 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
181 Students
Psychology
104 Students
Biology
93 Students
Finance
85 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
76 Students
Nursing
72 Students
Engineering
59 Students
Computer Science
55 Students
Political Science and Government
55 Students
Marketing
51 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/13/2025
Fenwick High School has been an overall great experience for me. I feel as though Fenwick has prepared me well for college. I have made many new friends and longtime friendships. I would like for the school to become more diverse. Although my experience at this school was mostly positive, I feel that as a student of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent, I didn't see many like me.
3/6/2025
The academics are excellent and prepare you well for college. Teachers are supportive of student success and are a great resource to look to.
1/2/2023
I really liked Fenwick because of the friends I made through classes and sports. Most of the teachers were very supportive and there to help you when you struggled.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/13/2022
I would strongly recommend this school for its depth and variety of curriculum. In retrospect, the continuation of its Latin department says a great deal about Fenwick's dedication to excellence in studies.
4/23/2020
Amazing experience, the faculty and staff are filled with alumni which goes to show the love that is built in and around this school. Students go on to college absolutely well prepared for all the challenges thrown at them. Can't say enough good things about our experience at FHS!
12/23/2019
two kids and 8 years at Fenwick.. both got extremely valuable educations, both academically, but also spiritually and ethically. They've gone on to college and were absolutely well prepared for all the challenges thrown at them. Can't say enough good things about our experience at Fenwick HS!
1/20/2018
My two daughters graduated from fenwick, and my son is an incoming freshman. I'm a regular working guy, and I am Puerto Rican, not your usual fenwick parent, but my children were treated with nothing but love at fenwick, and were greatly prepared for success at the University level and more Importan...
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Fenwick High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 505 Washington Blvd in Oak Park, in the Oak Park neighborhood. Annual tuition is $18,750. The school has a total enrollment of 963 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Fenwick High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $622,501. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pactt Learning Center, Trinity High School, Christ The King Jesuit College Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what Oak Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fenwick High School.