The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity vs. Sacred Heart School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Overview
A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, FHC consistently helps our students achieve academic success, while developing character through our faith-based approach.
Founded in 1939, the School of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity is a parochial, Catholic grammar school in the Archdiocese of Chicago, educating children in the formative years of Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Students are educated in an intimate environment, averaging 10 students per teacher.
They receive the benefits of age-specific education methodologies, while thriving in the school community that spans a wide range of ages.
Excellent academics are reflected in student achievement. Standardized testing scores are consistantly well above the national norms.
Many of our students continue to excel in high school and attain advanced placement classes and honor roll status.
The highly-qualified faculty combines many years of teaching experience, and along with Ms. Kristen Fink, SH Principal, they create an atmosphere of warmth, vision and academic excellence.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes
Yes
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia/Language-based/Mild Learning Differences/ADHD/Autism
Year Founded
1939
1902
Students Body
Total Students
272 students
230 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
2%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
19
Pre-K Students
51
75
Kindergarten Students
28
18
Grade 1 Students
34
16
Grade 2 Students
10
10
Grade 3 Students
25
12
Grade 4 Students
19
15
Grade 5 Students
29
16
Grade 6 Students
23
19
Grade 7 Students
29
19
Grade 8 Students
24
11
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
64%
Average Class Size
15
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Apr. 1
Tuition Cost
n/a
$5,300
Tuition Notes
n/a
$600 family registration fee
$250 gr. 1-3 technology fee
$300 gr. 4-8 technology fee
% on Financial Aid
n/a
5%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Admissions Director
n/a
Ms. Kristen Fink
Admissions Associate
n/a
Ms Annie Danstrom
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Art Club, Chess, Junior Tower Players Theater Group, National Junior Art Honors Society, Science, Student Council, Viking Fit