Saint Patrick High School is celebrating 150 years as Chicago's oldest all-male Catholic High School.
Students can earn up to 34 college credit hours. Read on for more about the school's history.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,015 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Patrick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
1,015 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
![St. Patrick High School Student By Grade St. Patrick High School Student By Grade](http://images3.privateschoolreview.com/charts/10000/9533/st-patrick-high-school-chart-ZxpIuT.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Matt O'Brien
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
33 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic Team, Art Club, Blood Drive Team, Book Discussion Groups, Campus Ministry, Chess Club, Chorus, Drum Line, Eucharistic Ministry, Flag Football, French Club, Green & Gold Newspaper, Jazz Band, Lasallian Youth, Leadership Team, Lettermans' Club, Math Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Percussion, Peregrine Society, Robotics, Science Club, Set Construction/Lighting, Shamrock Council, Shamrock News Network, Shamrocks for Life, Spanish Club, Student Activities, Theatre, Thespian Society, World Languages Club, Yearbook
School Notes
- Open House: Thursday, October 17, 2013
- Rooted in the spirit of St. John Baptist de La Salle, Patron of all Teachers, Saint Patrick provides an educational experience of the highest quality that enables young men to develop their maximum potential as lifelong learners and assets to society and the church.
- We believe in an educational process that is student-centered and of the highest quality.
- We have a concern for the dignity of each person.
- We create a welcoming atmosphere of mutual respect, caring, and friendliness.
- We believe in and foster service opportunities for students and faculty.
- We promote diversity as a life value for living, learning, and growing as balanced persons.
- We believe in the strength of community,faculty, students, parents, alumni, and friends; that is, the Saint Patrick Family
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Patrick High School offer?
St. Patrick High School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. St. Patrick High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is St. Patrick High School's ranking?
St. Patrick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick High School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Patrick High School located?
St. Patrick High School is located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 7 other private schools located in Portage Park.
School Calendar
View the St. Patrick High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 3/7/2020
Rewarding and challenging academic environment. Pushed me hard to learn and achieve, prepared me for the professional working world.
5 5/17/2016
Can't begin to explain how the positive influence changed many of our lives.
5 5/17/2016
Changed my life. Even more important, changed my son's life.
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