Saint Bede Academy

Saint Bede Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
24 W US Highway 6,  Peru, IL
4.7
4.0
282 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michelle A. Mershon
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$6,550
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
23
Part Time Teachers
7
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
93%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
42%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
White
74.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.2%
Hispanic
8.7%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black
<1%
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School Rankings

#8 Best Boarding HS in Illinois
#55 Best Catholic Schools in Illinois
Source: Niche

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 72 Students
University of Iowa 52 Students
Illinois State University 44 Students
Illinois Valley Community College 43 Students
Marquette University 32 Students
Northwestern University 30 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 29 Students
Purdue University 28 Students
Loyola University Chicago 24 Students
Northern Illinois University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Biology 14 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Accounting 10 Students
Finance 9 Students
Communications 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 64 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/27/2024
My whole high school experience was great. Such a great small private school, felt like family here. I am going to miss it a lot!
2.0 Parent
12/31/2021
This school is nothing but clicks and bullying of some students. Even the teachers will let some students get away with being cruel to other students. Really a shame how bad this school has become over time.
5.0 Junior
5/7/2020
Because of Saint Bede and the activities they offer, I have grown to be confident and independent. There are so many opportunities to get involved and find activities that interest you. The teachers always put their students as their top priority. The courses can be challenging yet teachers are always open to helping students. The school is rich in school spirit and it offers a family sentiment.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 other
10/16/2019
Everyone at St Bede was very nice. The teachers will help if they see you need it, the students are friendly and they really push community service hours which is a good way to get out and do things. I really liked being a part of the St. Bede family.
5.0 other
6/25/2018
As an alum I rate St. Bede Academy as an excellent high school that prepares students for a successful college experience and professional career. The instructors and support staff care about their students and are dedicated to helping them achieve their goals academically and in life. Next to my pa...
1.0 student
2/28/2018
terrible. I speak from experience and I haven't been here my full 4 years yet. The classrooms are falling apart, there is no security. Almost every classroom is infested with wasps in the warm months and no one does anything about it. I absolutely despise this school and cannot wait to finish this y...
5.0 other
7/25/2017
I believe that the time my son spent at St. Bede has helped him develop into a more grounded and giving individual who continues to put others and their needs before his. This school did more than give him an education, it gave him an important piece of who he is.

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