Father Mcgivney Catholic High School in Glen Carbon, IL serves 263 students in grades 9–12 within a suburban community.
The co–ed Catholic school was founded in 2012 and operates on a 25–acre campus.
The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 17 teachers.
Annual tuition for the 2023–24 year is $13,650, supporting its regular secondary education program.
Father Mcgivney ranks among the top 20% of private high schools in Illinois for largest student body and number of AP courses offered.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,650
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Father Mcgivney Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
263 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Servire Culturae Vitae – Serving the Culture of Life
- School Mascot: Griffin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Father Mcgivney Catholic High School cost?
Father Mcgivney Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $13,650 for private students.
What is Father Mcgivney Catholic High School's ranking?
Father Mcgivney Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Father Mcgivney Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Father Mcgivney Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Father Mcgivney Catholic High School is Maryville Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Edwardsville KinderCare (2.7 miles away)
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Maryville Christian School
(Baptist)
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
Lahr-well Christian Academy (l-w Academy)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
903 N. Second Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
2.6 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
500 Goshen Rd.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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(Catholic)
142 Wilma Dr
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
112 N Border Street
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6314
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6314
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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