Learn how to choose the right fit.

What Should You Know Before Choosing a School?

Understanding what a school offers and what the environment is like is very important. There is no religious rule or requirement that students must be Catholic to attend a Catholic high school.

In Chicago, other high school options include public neighborhood high schools, magnet and selective enrollment high schools, military schools, charter schools and other independent private high schools. Each school or set of schools has its own admission process. It is important to research these other options to learn the particular advantages and disadvantages of each, learn if one is a good fit for you, and be aware of important deadlines as well as application steps.