Josephinum Academy of The Sacred Heart is an all-girls Catholic high school run by the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. Serving students in Grades 9-12, the academy takes a world-class approach to academic excellence, emphasizing holistic, moral and spiritual development. With 150 enrolled students hailing from over 40 zip codes in the Chicago area, Josephinum Academy prides itself on small class sizes and its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
Nicknamed "The Jo," the school was opened in 1890 by the Sisters of Christian Charity. The city's longest-standing all-girls high school, the academy transferred to the Sacred Heart Association in 1911. The school boasts a variety of teaching strategies that encourage students to analyze the world around them critically. Josephinum Academy provides several fine and performing arts programs in addition to rigorous academic subjects. The school's athletic program, known as the Josephinum Cougars, includes volleyball, cross country, basketball and soccer. Activities at the academy include Model UN, hip hop dance club, baking club, badminton club, newspaper and more.
The Jo goes above and beyond to provide a faith-based education to Chicago's girls.
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart
138
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Colleen Schrantz
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
20
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$9,350
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A-
B-
A-
A-
B
B-
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
470
Verbal
490
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
21
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
6
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
94%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
100%
Hispanic
56.4%
Black
31.5%
White
5.5%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#7
Best All Girls Schools in Illinois
#28
Best Catholic Schools in Illinois
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago
81 Students
Loyola University Chicago
70 Students
DePaul University
69 Students
Northwestern University
53 Students
Dominican University
52 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
50 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
44 Students
Northern Illinois University
42 Students
Illinois State University
29 Students
Columbia College Chicago
29 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
32 Students
Business
28 Students
Nursing
26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
21 Students
Biology
16 Students
Criminology
15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
13 Students
Graphic Design
10 Students
Computer Science
9 Students
Journalism
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/29/2019
As an alum from the school I can say that the teacher's compassion for the students success is very well good because unlike most teacher they want to make sure you have everything that you need to be college ready.
11/17/2017
I'm reallt glad that I got to attend this high school. It was a great overall experience, and it helped shape me into the person I am. The teachers I had were there for me to help me succeed both as a person and as a student. The best things about the school is how friendly and welcoming the staff was to us students.
8/25/2017
What I like about Josephinum Academy is that every, I mean EVERYONE is always there to help you with anything you need. School, home problems, friendship problems, relationship problems, anything. Everyone there wants to see you do great in life and wants you to do your very best and they all know you can.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/2/2011
Josephinum is a school unlike any other. It s a place where a girl can come to learn without holding back because of male distractions. The teachers really care about how we learn and where we are. Though unsure of the school at first, I came to love it and can t imagine being anywhere else.
5/22/2011
Josephinum Academy is an extraordinary school that offers excellent academics, a staff who always go the extra mile and teachers who care about the students in a manner seldom seen. The overall performance of everyone at Josephinum has impressed me beyond my hopes and expectations. I work with sever...
3/30/2011
Josephinum Academy is a special place for young women. The academics, attention and love shown to the girls is not found in the majority of high schools, especially in Chicago. My daughter is a freshman and I find that she has begun to blossom, finding her voice and expressing leadership. She was ex...
1/27/2011
I don't even know where to begin with Josephinum Academy! For it being my freshmen year, I am in love with The Jo! For me, the best part are the young teachers. Because of the fact that they're a bit younger than the "average-aged teacher," they relate to us a lot, which has been very helpful. The t...
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List Price Range
$374K - $3.3M
Homes For Sale
42
Average Home Value
$802,364
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
61%
Household Income
$166,081
% of College Grads
77.6%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
3,970 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
56.6%
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