I currently have two sons at St. Rita High School and one son entering next year. The school has a full size church where the whole student body attends church together and where graduation takes place. The boys never lose sight of the spiritual aspect of their education. Although my sons have excelled
... Read more in their studies, somehow they seem at peace just as young men in this world. They are confident, self assured and know they are important. This is the culture of St. Rita. I went to public school and always felt invisible. These boys are known by faculty priests, the president and the principal because it only has about 731 students. The financial sacrifice has been worth every extra hour worked and every cancelled restaurant dinner cancelled. We have done our best by educating our boys and St. Rita High School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/14/09
This school provided me with a great education. My involvement with sports, clubs, and the band rounded out my experience. The experienced faculty did a superb job of teaching and tutoring me. It is through the rigorous academic challenges of St. Rita that I made it to the University of Notre Dame.
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Posted by a student on 12/08/08
all my sons went there and by Jr. year they were all at Mount Carmel High School and loved it.
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Posted by a parent on 10/09/08
Just an exceptional school! The faculty and staff care about the whole student. They excel in all areas; academic, spirituality, athletics, etc. There is a place for everyone at St. Rita. St. Rita men are prepared to meet any challenge in life. They form life long friendships! The best school in
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Posted by a parent on 06/18/07
St. Rita represents the highest echelon of schools in the United States. There is no other school comparable. St. Rita has excellent programs in every area. Rita has an elite band as well as athletic programs. You find many teachers that have been there for 20+ years and they provide a great environment.
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Posted by a former student on 06/05/07
My son went to another high school his freshman year. He learned of St. Rita through friends and transferred to St. Rita his sophmore year. I can't begin to tell you the difference in my son! St. Rita cares about the whole student, not just grades, but their spiritual and emotional well being too.
... Read more My son loves St. Rita High School. The President is an exceptional man who takes the time to know his students. It is a caring enviornment where the students and teachers work with one another and take pride in their school. There is a strong sense of community and family at St. Rita that I never experienced at any other school. What a blessing his transfer was to our family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/23/07
I graduated last year from St. Rita, and I have nothing but positive things to say about the school. All of the teachers there really do care about each student's education. Every one of them is always available to help students if they need it. The athletic department is also excellent. There really
... Read more is something for everyone at St. Rita. The school couldn't be lead by a better president. He is at every event from football games two hours away to band concerts. I'm am extremly proud to have graduated from this school. I would not have chosen any other school. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/12/05
I go to St. Rita High School and have three brothers graduate and one as a senior at the present. My older three brothers left this great school to enter Purdue University, Eastern Illinois University(Masters Degree), and also into the United States Navy after attending St. Joseph's College and Eastern
... Read more Illinois University. There is no doubt in the great education that can be achieved at this educational institution. As the school moves into it's 100th year anniversary, I am glad to be a part of this great school. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/08/04
This school is an outstanding academic learning facility. The teachers go 'the extra step' to provide what each young man requires to get the best education possible. The family involvement in all activities is second to none. If I had 10 sons, I would have sent every one to this school. Our son
... Read more was prepared intellectually, emotionally and socially to be accepted into an outstanding college after his four years at St. Rita High School. Our only regret was that the four years 'flew by.' Read less
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Chicago schools — St Rita Of Cascia High School is located at 7740 S Western Ave, Chicago IL 60620. 7740 S Western Ave is in the Ashburn neighborhood and 60620 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for St Rita Of Cascia High School is the Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off. St Rita Of Cascia High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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