HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT RESOURCES
The search for your perfect high school begins early. By the fall of the 7th grade year students should already be visiting any high schools in which they may have an interest during their scheduled Open Houses and, if possible, during other admissions events, sporting events, concerts, plays, etc.
You can learn a lot by visiting a high school's website, but to really find out about the character of that high school, you need to get inside and talk to people. Our 8th graders are allotted 2 shadow days that they may arrange directly with the 2 Catholic high schools of their choice in the fall. Please approve your child’s shadow day with Mrs. Teruel.
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLs IN CHICAGO
Catholic high schools are faith-based communities grounded in academic excellence. The Archdiocese of Chicago is blessed with 31 excellent Catholic high schools that nurture discipleship in our students, leading them to personal and collective transformation. As a result of the Catholic high school experience, our students…
Graduate at a rate of more than 98 percent, with 96 percent of graduates going on to college
Earn millions of dollars in college scholarships each year
Continue to be committed to helping others through community service
Become civically engaged and can be found in leadership positions in business, government and non-profit organizations
These are very formative years in students’ lives and the decision of where they attend high school can have lasting effects on college acceptance, scholarship potential, and their success. Their experiences in high school give them a chance to understand the beliefs, purposes, issues and practices of Catholic faith without prejudice or pre-conceived notions. With a firm sense of their values and faith, students can boldy go out in to a world in need of help and make a difference.
Read more in this Catholic High School Brochure.
Catholic High School Entrance Exam
The Catholic High School Entrance Exam is typically administered at every Catholic high school within the Archdiocese of Chicago on the first Saturday of December. The 2023 exam will take place on Saturday, December 2. Students may register for the test beginning mid-November. Specific dates for the opening and closing of test registration varies by school (check the school’s website under the admissions pages linked below).
The entrance exam fee has historically been $25 payable either by cash or check on the day of the exam to the school where you are testing. To find a high school where you would like to take the test, visit the Find a School locator on the Archdiocese of Chicago website.
For more information on our Catholic high schools, please see the following resources: *please note the dates listed in the following documents are from previous years. The dates in bold and underlined above apply to this current school year.
Catholic High School Entrance Exam FAQs (available in Spanish and Polish)
Catholic High School Guide for Parents of 8th Graders (available in Spanish and Polish)
Catholic High School Admission Timeline and Checklist (available in Spanish and Polish)
For information about Scholarships and Tuition Assistance Options, including the HFS Chicago Scholarship click HERE.
Below you will find a list of many of the Catholic high schools throughout Chicago's northwest side, as well as others which our alumni have gone on to, or expressed interest in. Please note that there may be schools you are interested in that are not on this list. If that is the case, then we strongly encourage you to visit their website to see when they are hosting an open house or shadow days. Open Houses are typically concentrated in the Fall.
DePaul College Prep (Coed)
3633 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60618-4602
Phone: 773.539.3600
Website: depaulprep.org
Admission Information
Fenwick High School (Coed)
505 Washington Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302-4095
Phone: 708.386.0127
Website: fenwickfriars.com
Admission Information
Holy Trinity High School (Coed)
1443 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60642-3324
Phone: 773.278.4212
Website: holytrinity-hs.org
Admission Information
St. Ignatius College Prep. (Coed)
1076 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608-1594
Phone: 312.421.5900
Website: www.ignatius.org
Admission Information
Josephinum Academy (Girls)
1501 N. Oakley Blvd., Chicago, IL 60622-1897
Phone: 773.276.1261
Website: josephinum.org
Admission Information
Loyola Academy (Coed)
1100 Laramie Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091-1089
Phone: 847.256.1100
Website: goramblers.org
Admission Information
Notre Dame College Prep (Boys)
7655 W Dempster St., Niles, IL 60714-2098
Phone: 847.965.2900
Website: nddons.org
Admission Information
Saint Patrick High School (Boys)
5900 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60634-5107
Phone: 773.282.8844
Website: stpatrick.org
Admission Information
Regina Dominican High School (Girls)
701 Locust Rd., Wilmette, IL 60091-2217
Phone: 847.256.7660
Website: rdhs.org
Admission Information
Resurrection College Prep High School (Girls)
7500 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60631-3705
Phone: 773.775.6616
Website: reshs.org
Admission Information
Trinity High School (Girls)
7574 W. Division St., River Forest, IL 60305-1877
Phone: 708.771.8383
Website: trinityhs.org
Admission Information
Saint Viator High School (Coed)
1213 E. Oakton St., Arlington Heights, IL 60004-5099
Phone: 847.392.4050
Website: saintviator.com
Admission Information
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (Girls)
760 E. Westleigh Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045-3298
Phone: 847.234.4300
Website: woodlandsacademy.org
Admission Information
Find more information at the ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE.
Applying to Chicago Public High Schools
If you are planning to apply for a CPS high school, be sure to create an account at GoCPS. Please review important deadline dates for the application process.