Illiana Christian High School vs. Marian Catholic High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Illiana Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Marian Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Illiana Christian High School is founded on the Bible as interpreted in the Reformed creeds.
We graduate academically capable people with a comprehensive Christian view of life committed to the challenge of serving God and others.
The educational program at Illiana Christian High School is designed to help give its students a well-rounded Christian view of life.
It aims to interpret all aspects of life in the light of the Holy Scriptures and the Reformed creeds.
Marian Catholic High School, under the sponsorship of the Springfield Dominicans, is a coeducational, college preparatory high school where students seek truth, exhibit personal responsibility, cultivate their individual talents, and demonstrate Christian service and leadership.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 1995
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1945
1958
Students Body
Total Students
474 students
819 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
147
204
Grade 10 Students
104
218
Grade 11 Students
104
194
Grade 12 Students
119
203
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
68 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
68%
Average Class Size
22
17
Number of AP Classes
6
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:12
Average SAT score
n/a
1109
Average ACT score
23
24
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Khaki or black pants and school polo)
(Khaki or black pants and school polo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,390
$14,000
Tuition Notes
n/a
Financial aid and scholarships are available. Awards are based on both need and merit.
% on Financial Aid
3%
70%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,100
Admissions Director
Steve Holwerda
Sean Mele
Admissions Associate
n/a
Anthony DeCarlo
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
15
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
46
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Abraham Lincoln Book Discussion Group, Admission Corps, Anime Club, Art Club, Band Program, Black Student Union, Blood Drives, Bowling Club, Choirs, Computer Club, Creative Writing Club, Diversity Club, Dominican Ambassadors, Dominican Preachers, Equestrian Club, French National Honor Society, Game Club, Generation Green (Ecology Club), Go Extreme For Jesus Club, Gospel Choir, Guitar Club, History Club, International Club, Latin National Honor Society, Literary Society, Liturgical Choir, Math Club/Contests, Model U.N., Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society (NHS), Operation Snowball, Political Club, Psychology Club, Robotics Club, Safe Place, Science Olympiad, Service Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Speech Team, Stage Techs, Student Council, The Megaphone (Student Newspaper), Theater, Varsity Club, Video Club, Yearbook