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St. Patrick High School

5900 W Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60634

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,015 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,200
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Patrick High School Photo #1 - Founded by the Christian Brothers in 1861, Saint Patrick is Chicago's oldest, all-male Catholic high school. We help all students become lifelong learners and assets to society. Our mandatory drug-testing for all students helps maintain a safe, drug-free learning environment. Call or visit us today and learn why Saint Patrick is the Way to Learn
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About the School

  • 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 Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,015 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,200
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Patrick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1861
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
1,015 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Matt O'Brien
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Shamrocks

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
33 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic TeamArt Club
Blood Drive TeamBook Discussion Groups
Campus MinistryChess Club
ChorusDrum Line
Eucharistic MinistryFlag Football
French ClubGreen & Gold Newspaper
Jazz BandLasallian Youth
Leadership TeamLettermans' Club
Math ClubModel UN
National Honor SocietyPercussion
Peregrine SocietyRobotics
Science ClubSet Construction/Lighting
Shamrock CouncilShamrock News Network
Shamrocks for LifeSpanish Club
Student ActivitiesTheatre
Thespian SocietyWorld 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

How much does St. Patrick High School cost?
St. Patrick High School's tuition is approximately $14,200 for private students.
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, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
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 6 other private schools located in Portage Park.

School Reviews

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Rewarding and challenging academic environment. Pushed me hard to learn and achieve, prepared me for the professional working world.
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Can't begin to explain how the positive influence changed many of our lives.
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Changed my life. Even more important, changed my son's life.
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