Notre Dame College Prep vs. Northridge Preparatory School
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Northridge Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Student Body
Overview
Under the patronage of Mary, Notre Dame High School is a college preparatory school committed to educating young men within a community which is Christ-centered and family-based, where faith, scholarship and culture interact and where the individual is cherished and respected.
In preparing our students as lifelong learners, we serve as educators in the faith, forming individuals empowered by knowledge and inspired by Gospel values.
Faithful to the Roman Catholic tradition and in the spirit of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, we strive for excellence in furthering the construction of a world where justice, peace and love prevail. Therein lies our hope for the future.
Northridge Preparatory School, or Northridge Prep, or NRP is an independent college preparatory school for young men, located in Niles, Illinois.
The school offers a recognized curriculum and a strong athletics program.
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Mild/Moderate Cognitive Disabilities, Mild Learning Differences
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Year Founded
1955
1976
Students Body
Total Students
734 students
315 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
15%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
40
Grade 7 Students
-
41
Grade 8 Students
-
35
Grade 9 Students
216
61
Grade 10 Students
182
50
Grade 11 Students
172
34
Grade 12 Students
164
54
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
70%
Number of AP Classes
9
11
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:12
Average ACT score
n/a
27
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Khaki and Dress Shirt)
(Khaki and Dress Shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,300
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Tuition Notes
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Tuition ranges from $10,000 - $14,325
% on Financial Aid
n/a
65%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$5,500
Admissions Director
Paul Tokarz
Matthew Englert
Admissions Associate
John Draths
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
7