I'm a current benet junior. When considering high schools as an eigth grader, benet was low on my list. I thought of benet students as rich snobs. When I started at benet, however, I was suprised at how wrong I was! I was in band, and everytime we went out to eat or just to hang out, all the upperclassman
... Read more would ask the freshman and sophmores if they needed rides. The people at benet are truly thoughtful and kind. The teachers are extremely intelligent and thought-provoking. The overall atmosphere at benet is incredible. I'm so glad my parents sent me to benet...it has shaped my life in so many fanstastic ways. While the circumlum is tough, I have learned so much. I have made lifelong friends. Benet is a extraordinary school and I would strongly recommend sending your child there. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/12/09
I am currently a student at Benet Academy. I do not come from the richest family in the world, but I am still well liked among my peers and enjoy social popularity. These reviewers who are saying things like, 'the culture is a very favorable to high income students and 'the haves'' obviously do not
... Read more attend the school and have no idea what they are talking about. Benet students are wholesome, kind and accepting individuals. The academics are rigorous but not impossible. I was in two honors classes this year and got As in both, while participating in sports and social activities. Benet is an excellent school all around. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/12/09
Great school with very dedicated, experienced teachers and well rounded, academically motivated students.
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Posted by a parent on 05/26/09
I'm currently a student attending Benet Academy, and I must say that even though it's hard, it's worth it. There isn't really that much social injustice, I don't think anyone cares how much money your family comes from; the type of people the more negative reviews described... I have yet to come across
... Read more one at Benet. Most of the Benet community is very close and the academics are trying but rewarding. Go Redwingss! Read less
Posted by a student on 01/21/09
I am a recent graduate of the Academy and a current college freshman. I can say honestly that I did not want to leave Benet at all. I thoroughly enjoyed all four years that Benet offered. I went through some tough times in terms of school, but in the end I have become a more disciplined and harder worker
... Read more than i could have become anywhere else. College has been easy for me so far and Benet definitely lived up to its namesake as a college preparatory school. The teachers love working at Benet and most stay upwards of 25 years. It is a tremendous atmosphere to learn in. it does have its flaws though. As with any private school there is going to be some cliques and social problems, but it works itself out in the end. Benet is the best school for your child. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/11/08
When it comes down to it, Benet Academy is one of the best schools in the Chicago-land area. A lot of the parents in these ratings talk of how much their children struggled at Benet and flourished at public schools. That's because Benet is a college-preparatory school that WILL get you ready for college.
... Read more Just compare test scores between Benet and the surrounding public schools. It's not easy by any means, but the work is worth it. I am a freshmen this year at Saint Louis University and got a great scholarship because of my academic standing at Benet. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/27/08
Benet's secret is its atmosphere. Is it too homogeneous? Yes, definitely. Do public schools have more money to spend? Absolutely, look at your tax bill. Does that let them offer a greater variety of programs? You bet. But what Benet does it does extraordinarily well, in my opinion. Benet is filled
... Read more with good kids that are motivated to work hard and teachers that challenge them and care about them and their education. That atmosphere is contagious. You aren't a 'nerd' if you want to do well in school there. In fact, that's really the norm. The students are competitive but in my experience are generally friendly about it. They are very involved - my daughter ran track and cross country and I'd HIGHLY recommend both of those. There are lots of other options too. College at a 'tough' university has been comparatively easy for her. She was prepared. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/15/08
Benet is a good school, but highly overrated. The atmosphere is very judgmental and cliques control most of the school (much of this is based on family income). I know many students who feel somehow inferior because 'it is all about money'. We have a Benet grad in our family, and grads from local public
... Read more high schools, and there is good about both. The public schools have better facilities, are a nice mix of all people (not just 'one kind'), and more programs available. Benet has a 'status' (earned or not), tough classes, and religious education. Much of the 'Benet mystique' is hurtful, however, because it is based on economic status. The school was better twenty years ago, when it was not based on money, and when it had a more caring focus for students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
I am currently a junior at Benet Academy. I came across this site while working on a project for my religion class. While Benet's tuition forces it to become more of a school 'favoring the haves', as another comment states, it is a top notch school and, in its Catholic setting, stresses using our good
... Read more fortune for others' benefit. Also, the nationally ranked testing scores attest to the school's strong educational focus and mission. As a student, I recommend at least considering this school. One comment brought up the conditions a girl found harsh with her peers, yet I personally find that Benet is better than most schools. All schools will have bullies, and people who are singled out, but Benet students seem to be more open and accepting. I have been to five different schools and so am comparing this with personal information. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/10/08
Benet admission is based solely on the entrance exam. Approx. 66% test-takers accepted. Legacies (siblings or parents attended) accepted first with test scores at the 60th percentile or higher. Then, remaining spots are filled based on test-score rank (about 75-85% new families). Donor history is not
... Read more considered & applications have no financial information. Legacy policy values family. Serious academic focus for decades; 100% take ACT w/nat l top results. College prep curriculum Ben. Univ. coursework avail. Students come from DuPage, Kane, Will and part of Cook counties so meeting new people is one of the most enriching parts of the experience. Reputation earned by years of excellence & alumni feedback that college was often easier than Benet. Most get involved in clubs, extra-curriculars, sports teams (some no cut) etc. Involvement is highly encouraged by faculty many of whom moderate/coach. 'A model of excellence' per the U.S. News & World Report. Read less
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Lisle schools — Benet Academy is located at 2200 Maple Ave, Lisle IL 60532. 2200 Maple Ave is in the 60532 ZIP code in Lisle, IL The school district for Benet Academy is the Diocese Of Joliet Education Office. Benet Academy is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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