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Dear Prospective Families,
It’s an exciting time at St. Rita! As we are preparing to welcome the next class of Ritamen — the Class of 2030 — the Admissions team is busy visiting grade schools, hosting shadow days, and getting ready for our annual Open House this Sunday, October 12. We’re also proud to share some great news — St. Rita was recently ranked the #1 Best All-Boys School in Chicago by Niche, the nation’s leading platform connecting families with schools and colleges.
Additional highlights from the Niche rankings include:
- #2 Best All-Boys School in Illinois
- #10 Best High School for Athletes in Illinois
- #11 Best Catholic High School in Illinois
We encourage you and your families to take advantage of the many opportunities to discover why St. Rita is ranked among the best places for young men in Chicagoland. Upcoming opportunities include:
There’s never been a better time to become part of the St. Rita family. We look forward to helping you discover why so many young men choose to call themselves Ritamen.
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Bill Heaney '05
Director of Admissions
bheaney@stritahs.com
| | FUTURE RITAMEN OPPORTUNITIES | | Proud to be named Chicago’s #1 All-Boys School by Niche — see why at our Open House on Sunday, October 12! | | |
St. Rita’s Shadow Program will provide 8th grade boys with a first-hand experience on what a typical day is like for a Ritaman.
We encourage 6th and 7th graders to wait to shadow in the Spring. Those shadow days will begin in February.
The following dates will be available:
October: 10/10, 10/13, 10/24, 10/31
November: 11/7, 11/11, 11/14, 11/21
| Come out to our last St. Rita football home game at Doyle Stadium! First 50 grammar school students will receive an SR winter beanie at "The Stable" kids tent. Go mustangs! | |
All prospective Ritamen and their families are invited to learn more about St. Rita High School at our Open House on Sunday, October 12, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our 37-acre campus, meet members of our St. Rita Family, including students, faculty, staff, and coaches, and ask any questions you may have.
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St. Rita Lacrosse invites all 3rd-8th graders to our Fall Lacrosse Clinic at Doyle Stadium.
All attendees will experience 2 hours of training from Coach Martino '17 and Coach Tobias '19 as well as members of the Mustang Varsity Lacrosse Team. Players will also have the opportunity to compete for St. Rita Lacrosse clothing/equipment.
| | Join us Thursday, October 23, for an evening of conversation, community, drinks and hors d'oeuvres with other 8th grade moms. Learn what makes St. Rita the right choice for your son! | | Calling all 7th & 8th grade families! Join us for an evening of activities, mingling, and fun at Celebrate St. Rita! This is your opportunity to meet other 7th & 8th grade families, connect with members of the St. Rita faculty and staff, and experience what it is like to be a part of the storied St. Rita community for an evening. | | Launched in 2022 with the Class of 2026, Guaranteed Scholarships ensure that Chicagoland families can afford a world-class Augustinian education for their sons. These scholarships are for all incoming freshmen who qualify and are renewable each year. | | |
The Augustinian Academy is a rigorous academic program for gifted and motivated students. It allows qualified students the opportunity for accelerated coursework. Courses include College Board approved Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit classes in most subject areas and Honors courses in nearly every academic department.
Qualified students who take advantage of these offerings are well-prepared to enter the nation’s most competitive colleges and universities.
| | The Mendel Academic Program is a rigorous college prep program for dedicated and motivated college bound students. It provides students with all the essential tools for success at the college level. | | Fr. James Green, O.S.A. Resource and Academic Support Program | |
The Fr. James Green, O.S.A. Resource and Academic Support Program is a customized learning resource program designed to meet the needs of students with documented learning differences who demonstrate the potential to succeed in a college preparatory program. Students are placed in the program according to their individual academic needs. The program provides an opportunity for students to receive individual attention, tutoring, mentoring, and help with study skills that are necessary for secondary and post-secondary success.
For more information on our Academic Support Program as well as any questions regarding academic support, please contact:
Mrs. Michele Dougherty | Academic Resource Coordinator
(773) 925-6600 ext. 6639 | mdougherty@stritahs.com
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We count on recommendations from those who know prospective students best. Tell us about that standout student you know today!
- Introduce them to the St. Rita academics that push them to be Ritamen through Truth, Unity, and Love.
- Open doors to athletics, clubs, and activities providing hands-on, real-world experience
- Help them experience St. Rita traditions, spirit, and service initiatives.
- Connect them with our administration, faculty and staff, who become mentors and friends.
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If you are interested in learning more about St. Rita High School and would like to speak to an Admissions Coordinator in Spanish, we invite you to contact, Antonio Godinez:
Email: agodinez@stritahs.com
Cell: 773-501-7477
Si está interesado en obtener más información sobre St. Rita High School y le gustaría hablar con un Coordinador de Admisiones en español, lo invitamos a comunicarse con Antonio Godinez:
Email: agodinez@stritahs.com
Cell: 773-501-7477
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St. Rita High School Admissions: Fall 2025
This Fall, our Admissions team has put together a slate of events and resource materials to help prospective families understand the whole scope of what St. Rita has to offer. Explore the links below to learn more:
| | Still have questions? Contact the St. Rita High School Admissions Department by calling 773-925-7482 or emailing Director of Admissions, Bill Heaney '05, at bheaney@stritahs.com. | | | | |
