Fast Facts

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
1959
9, 10, 11, 12
AdvancEd – North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
Illinois State Board of Education; National Catholic Educational Association
Over 99% of Marian’s graduates enter institutions of higher learning
The average class size is 22.6 (2015-16)
Student/Teacher Ratio is 16.8 to 1 (2015-16)
The annual Open House event is Sunday, November 18th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
The High School Placement Test will be administered on Saturday, December 1, 2018
  • Total Enrollment (2018-19): 590 students
  • Catholic: 91.5 %
  • Non-Catholic: 8.5 %
  • Graduates of McHenry County Catholic Jr. High Schools: 65.1 %
  • Graduates of Other Jr. Highs: 34.9 %
  • 6 McHenry County Catholic Schools are represented in the Marian student body: Montini Catholic School, St. Margaret Mary, SS. Peter and Paul, St. Thomas the Apostle, St. Mary and St. John the Baptist; 18 public junior highs; as well as 5 private elementary schools.
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
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 $1000 per student. Families can apply for either of the programs or both.

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) carpooling

  • Class of
  • Composite Score
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 25.7
  • 2016
  • 25.1
  • 2015
  • 24.6
  • 2014
  • 24.8
  • 2013
  • 24.8
  • 2012
  • 24.9
  • 2011
  • 24.3
  • Class of
  • Commended
  • Semi-Finalist
  • 2018
  • 1
  • 0
  • 2017
  • 3
  • 2
  • 2016
  • 7
  • 0
  • 2015
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2014
  • 1
  • 0
  • 2013
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2012
  • 5
  • 6
  • Graduates
  • # Scholars
  • % of Class
  • 2018
  • 44
  • 26.0%
  • 2017
  • 53
  • 30.0%
  • 2016
  • 35
  • 22.2%
  • 2015
  • 38
  • 20.0%
  • 2014
  • 37
  • 23.3%
  • 2013
  • 37
  • 23.0%
  • 2012
  • 37
  • 22.0%

Of the 167 members of the Class of 2018, 97.8% of the class, upon graduation, enrolled in college, .5% joined the military, 1.2%, enrolled in a trade school, 1.2% were undecided. The class members as a whole earned over $24.7 million in college scholarships.

Marian Central is a member of the East Suburban Catholic Conference. Other schools in the ESCC include: St. Viator (Arlington Hts.), Marist (Chicago), Marian Catholic (Chicago Hts.), Joliet Catholic Academy, Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park), Benet Academy (Lisle), Carmel (Mundelein), Notre Dame (Niles), St. Patrick (Chicago)
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,Cheerleading
  • Winter: Basketball, Dance Team, Cheerleading
  • Spring: Soccer, Softball, Track & Field