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| Type of School | Roman Catholic Diocesan Co-educational College Preparatory High School. The 17 Catholic Parishes in McHenry County contribute financial support to the school |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Grades | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Recognition | Illinois State Board of Education; National Catholic Educational Association |
| Graduates | Over 98% of Marian's graduates enter institutions of higher learning |
| Class Size | The average class size is 23.1 (2011-12) |
| Ratio | Student/Teacher Ratio is 16.9 to 1 (2011-12) |
| Open House | The annual Open House is scheduled on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM |
| Placement Test | The High School Placement Test is administered on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 8:15 AM |
| Enrollment and Makeup of Student Body |
- Total Enrollment (2011-12): 695 students
- Catholic: 89.5%
- Non-Catholic: 10.5%
- Graduates of McHenry County Catholic Jr. High Schools: 61.3%
- Graduates of Other Jr. Highs: 38.7%
- Graduates of the following McHenry County schools are represented in the Marian student body: each of the 7
- Catholic junior highs, 19 public junior highs; as well as 7 other private elementary schools
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| Academic Credit Requirements | Marian Central requires twenty-four credits for graduation distributed as follows:
Credits per Department:
- 4 English
- 4 Religious Studies
- 2 Foreign Language, Art or Music
- 3 Science (Biology Included)
- 3 Mathematics
- 2 Social Studies (.5 Consumer Economics, .5 Government, US History)
- 3 Physical Education/Health/First Aid
- 3 Electives
24 Total
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| Tuition Assistance | There are two types of programs: a) the work/job program; and b) the Fr. Joseph Egan Financial Aid Grant program. Both programs require families to complete an application and submit it to a third party with whom the school contracts to confidentially analyze family need. Grants are based solely upon demonstrated need. The maximum assistance from the Fr. Egan program is three-fifths of the tuition of a family from a participating parish. The job program earnings reduce a family’s tuition by approximately $950 per student. Families can apply for either of the programs or both. |
| Transportation Options | Transportation options include: a) PACE buses between McHenry, Wonder Lake and Marian; between Crystal Lake and Marian; and between Harvard and Marian; b) Contracted school buses between Marian and the following communities – Marengo, Huntley, Algonquin, Lake In The Hills, Crystal Lake, Oakwood Hills, Cary, Johnsburg, Spring Grove, Richmond, and Hebron; c) Woodstock District 200 buses for families residing within the district; and d) car pooling |
| A.C.T Profile |
| Class of |
Composite Score |
| 2011 |
24.3 |
| 2010 |
24.7 |
| 2009 |
24.1 |
| 2008 |
24.5 |
| 2007 |
23.8 |
Marian Central's ACT scores are the highest in McHenry County. Click here to compare against other area schools. |
| National Merit Scholarship Program |
| Class of |
Commended |
Semi-Finalist |
| 2012 |
5 |
6 |
| 2011 |
7 |
- |
| 2010 |
8 |
1 |
| 2009 |
6 |
1 |
| 2008 |
8 |
1 |
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| Illinois State Scholarship Program |
| Graduates |
# Scholars |
% of Class |
| 2012 |
37 |
22.0% |
| 2011 |
37 |
19.0% |
| 2010 |
40 |
24.0% |
| 2009 |
41 |
24.4% |
| 2008 |
37 |
22.0% |
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| Post Graducation Plans & College Scholarships | Class of 2011: Of the 193 members of the Class of 2011, 97.4% of the class upon graduation enrolled in college, 2.1% joined the military and .5% entered the workforce or were undecided. The class members as a whole earned $13,514,976 in college scholarships. |
| Conference Affiliation | Marian Central is a member of the Suburban Christian Conference. Other schools in the SCC include: Aurora Central Catholic, Aurora Christian, Marmion (Aurora), Rosary (Aurora), St. Edward (Elgin), Immaculate Conception (Elmhurst), Montini (Lombard), Walther Lutheran (Melrose Park), Chicago Christian (Palos Heights), Guerin Prep. (River Grove), St. Francis (Wheaton), and Wheaton Academy. |
| Athletic Program | The following are the athletic program offerings:
- Boys – Fall: Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer
- Winter: Basketball, Wrestling
- Spring: Baseball, Tennis, Track & Field
- Girls – Fall: Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Dance Team, Spirit Squad, Cheerleading
- Winter: Basketball, Dance Team, Spirit Squad, Cheerleading
- Spring: Soccer, Softball, Track & Field
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