College-prep Catholic high school in Chicago Heights with ADD/ADHD support, 23 AP courses, varsity sports, and financial aid available
Marian Catholic High School is a college-preparatory Catholic high school in Chicago Heights, IL serving grades 9-12. The school offers ADD/ADHD support programs, making it a resource for students with attention-related learning differences who benefit from a structured, faith-based environment. With an average class size of 17 students and 68% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school provides individualized attention within a rigorous academic setting.
The school's academic program includes 23 AP courses across sciences, mathematics, humanities, and languages, alongside a comprehensive range of standard courses. Students with ADD/ADHD can access targeted support while participating in a full range of extracurricular activities, including 15 varsity sports, performing arts programs, academic clubs, and service organizations. The diverse student body (52% students of color) and numerous affinity groups foster an inclusive community where all students can find belonging.
Marian Catholic's tuition is $14,000 annually, with 70% of students receiving financial aid and an average grant of $2,100. Admissions follow a rolling process, and the school offers summer programs. Contact Admissions Director Sean Mele at (708) 755-7565 or visit marianchs.com for more information about enrollment and accommodations for students with learning differences.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students819
Class Size17:1 ratio
Tuition$14,000
Fin. Aid70% receive aid
Est.1958
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia
School Information
| Year Founded | 1958 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Financial aid and scholarships are available. Awards are based on both need and merit. |
| Total Students | 819 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 68 |
| Average Class Size | 17 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Sean Mele |
| Admissions Associate | Anthony DeCarlo |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 70 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,100 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 52 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
ADD/ADHD Support
Advanced Courses
Biology APCalculus AB APCalculus BC APChemistry APComparative Govt. & Politics APComputer Science A APEnglish 3 APEnglish 4 APHuman Geography APMacroeconomics APMicroeconomics APPhysics 1 APPhysics C APPsychology APSpanish APStatistics APU.S. Govt. & Politics APU.S. History APWorld History APShow More (4)Hide
AP Courses
AP Seminar
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Fencing · Football · Golf · Gymnastics · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Wrestling |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Abraham Lincoln Book Discussion Group · Admission Corps · Anime Club · Black Student Union · Blood Drives · Bowling Club · Computer Club · Creative Writing Club · Diversity Club · Dominican Ambassadors · Dominican Preachers · Equestrian Club · French National Honor Society · Game Club · Generation Green (Ecology Club) · Go Extreme For Jesus Club · Gospel Choir · History Club · International Club · Latin National Honor Society · Literary Society · Math Club/Contests · Model U.N. · Mu Alpha Theta · National Honor Society (NHS) · Operation Snowball · Political Club · Psychology Club · Robotics Club · Safe Place · Science Olympiad · Service Club · Spanish National Honor Society · Stage Techs · Student Council · The Megaphone (Student Newspaper) · Varsity Club · Video Club · Yearbook · Show More (23) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Art Club · Band Program · Choirs · Guitar Club · Liturgical Choir · Speech Team · Theater |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · Cognia |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| Summer Program Cost | $600 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School · - Selected in 1995 |
| Average SAT Score | 1109 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
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