Joliet Catholic Academy

Joliet Catholic Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1200 N Larkin Ave,  Joliet, IL
4.5
5.0
624 Students
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Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeffrey Budz
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.63
Annual Tuition
$14,425
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
45
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
75%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
83%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
58.3%
Male
41.7%
White
87.7%
Black
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Two or more races
1.3%
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School Rankings

#29 Best Catholic Schools in Illinois
#40 Best HS For Athletes 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 Iowa 87 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 83 Students
Michigan State University 73 Students
Loyola University Chicago 66 Students
University of Missouri 59 Students
Lewis University 58 Students
University of Kentucky 55 Students
Illinois State University 55 Students
Northern Illinois University 53 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 82 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Nursing 39 Students
Marketing 36 Students
Biology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Finance 26 Students
Engineering 24 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 20 Students
Physical Therapy 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 85 Reviews
5.0 Parent
3/19/2024
Joliet Catholic Academy is excellent with having many options for college prep classes, honors, and AP classes. This school feels like a family were we all have the same goal-having our children doing the best they can for their future n
5.0 Junior
2/17/2020
I love JCA. It is a great environment to be in. The teachers are always willing to go the extra mile to help their students and the students never have to feel stupid for asking for help.
5.0 Alum
10/13/2019
JCA provided me with an optimal high school experience. The tradition of excellence instilled in JCA students is the best life prep around.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/25/2015
Absolutely THE best high school in Illinois!!! The only one that I know of that requires drug testing upon admission by hair analyst & does random drug tests throughout the year. So if you want your child to learn in a drug free environment you have come to the right place. The best way to describe...
5.0 parent
9/6/2014
We had a foreign exchange student that went to this H.S. & I was amazed at how quickly he became attached to this school. He thanked me everyday for having his parents send him here & to this wonderful school. I've never seen a child so excited to go to school before. The school is so family friendl...

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