Overview

Joliet Catholic is a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Carmelites and Joliet Franciscans to prepare young people for college and for life. JCA has educated thousands of young adults in Joliet and its surrounding communities for over a century. The Carmelites have been at JCA since 1933, and the Joliet Franciscans since 1869. Academic excellence is one of the hallmarks of Joliet Catholic Academy, and students are well prepared to attend the college of their choice after moving through JCA's educational program.
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Official information of Joliet Catholic Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

B- Day
B- Matriculation
B Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
A- Community
N/A Reviews
B- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $13,350
# of Students: 659
Teacher:Student: 1:12
International Student: 1%
AP Courses: 14
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 50%
SAT: 1220/1600
IB: No
#338

US Day School

Matriculation

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AP Courses

(Total 14)
Biology
Calculus AB
English Literature and Composition
United States Government and Politics
United States History
European History
French Language and Culture
Microeconomics
Physics 1
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
English Literature and Composition
United States Government and Politics
United States History
European History
French Language and Culture
Microeconomics
Physics 1
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 13)
Band
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Singing
Theater
Digital Photography
Drawing
Graphic Design
Pottery
Band
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Singing
Theater
Digital Photography
Drawing
Graphic Design
Pottery
Sculpture
Studio Art
Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 45)
Accepting Cultural Diversity Club
American Sign Language Club
Art & Literary Magazine
Bass Fishing
Big Buddy
Little Buddy
Botany Club
Broadcasting Club
Chess Club
Cooking Club
Accepting Cultural Diversity Club
American Sign Language Club
Art & Literary Magazine
Bass Fishing
Big Buddy
Little Buddy
Botany Club
Broadcasting Club
Chess Club
Cooking Club
Drama Club
Fall Play and Spring Musical
Empowerment Club
French Club
Future Teachers of America
German Club
Graphic Design Club
Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter
Hillzone
History Club
International Thespian Troupe 1046
Intramural Sports
Key/ Leo Club
Math Team
Movie Club
Medical Science Club
National Art Honor Society
National English Honor Society
National French Honor Society
National Honor Society
National Math Honor Society
National Spanish Honor Society
Newspaper Club
Photography Club
Psychology Club
Robotics Club
Scholastic Bowl
Spanish Club
Student Ambassadors
Student Council
Tech Club
Tri-M Music National Honor Society
Vocal Ensemble
Wildlife Club
Women’s History Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1869
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement

Brief Reviews

(Total 4)

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 1)
Recommended
4.5 (4 reviews)
Recommended
Boarding
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2.9 (41 reviews)

Frequently Ask Questions about Joliet Catholic Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Joliet Catholic Academy.
Joliet Catholic Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Chicago, Illinois, US. It was founded 1869 , and currently has about 659 students, 1.20% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.jca-online.org.
02.
Does Joliet Catholic Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Joliet Catholic Academy is offering 14 AP courses.

Joliet Catholic Academy also have 50% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Joliet Catholic Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2022, some students attended Yale University, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Dartmouth College and Washington University in St. Louis.
04.
What is the application requirement for Joliet Catholic Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Joliet Catholic Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Joliet Catholic Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Joliet Catholic Academy in 2024 is $13,350, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at tepps@thecambridgeinstitute.org .
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Where is Joliet Catholic Academy located?
Joliet Catholic Academy is located in the State of Illinois of USA. The closest major city is Chicago, which is about 34 miles away from school. Most families can choose O‘Hare International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is Joliet Catholic Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Joliet Catholic Academy is within top 2000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Joliet Catholic Academy has been favorited by 2 users.
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How to start with an application with Joliet Catholic Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Joliet Catholic Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Joliet Catholic Academy’s official site: https://www.jca-online.org or call them at 815-741-0500.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Joliet Catholic Academy?
Yes, here are few: Providence Catholic High School, St. Andrew The Apostle and St. Alphonsus St. Patrick School.

The closest major city is Chicago. You can find out more schools near Chicago here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Joliet Catholic Academy?
The overall rating for Joliet Catholic Academy is B-.

The section ratings of Joliet Catholic Academy are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
N/A for Students and Parents reviews
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