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Nazareth Academy (La Grange Park, Illinois)

Coordinates: 41°49′13″N 87°53′11″W / 41.8204°N 87.8863°W / 41.8204; -87.8863
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Nazareth Academy
Address
Map
1209 West Ogden Avenue

,
60526

United States
Coordinates41°49′13″N 87°53′11″W / 41.8204°N 87.8863°W / 41.8204; -87.8863
Information
Typeprivate, secondary, parochial
DenominationRoman Catholic
Established1900
OversightArchdiocese of Chicago
PresidentDeborah Tracy
PrincipalTherese Hawkins
Grades912
Gendercoed
Campussuburban
Color(s)Columbia blue, White and Navy blue    
Athletics conferenceEast Suburban Catholic Conference
MascotRocky Roadrunner
Team nameRoadrunners
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools[2]
NewspaperThe Announcer
YearbookThe Alexine
TuitionUS$12,775[1]
AffiliationSisters of St. Joseph
Websitenazarethacademy.com

Nazareth Academy is a Roman Catholic college-preparatory high school located in LaGrange Park, Illinois, United States, in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. It was founded in 1900 by the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Academics

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Students take courses at any of three levels: college prep, honors, or Advanced Placement (AP).

Nazareth's average ACT score is 25.6. The top quarter of the class of 2016 averaged a score of 31. [citation needed]

Athletics

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Nazareth Academy offers 23 interscholastic sports.

Nazareth competes in the East Suburban Catholic Conference (ESCC) and is a member of the Illinois High School Association. In support of IHSA policies, Nazareth Academy may not promise or offer athletic scholarships of any kind. Violations may result in loss of eligibility for the student, coach and/or school.

The school's teams have finished in the top four of the following IHSA sponsored state championship tournaments or meets.

  • Baseball: State Champions (2021–22, 2022–23[3]), 2nd place (2014–15), 3rd place (2011–12, 2017–18), 4th place (2010–11)
  • Football: State Champions (2014–15, 2015–16, 2018–19, 2022–23, 2023–24), 2nd place (2017–18, 2019–20)
  • Softball: 4th place (2016–17)
  • Basketball (Girls): State Champions (2022–23), 2nd place (2017–18, 2021–22, 2023–24), 3rd place (2018–19)
  • Golf (Boys): 4th place (2018–19)
  • Volleyball (Girls): State Champions (2021–22), 2nd place (2022–23), 3rd place (2019–20)

Alumni

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References

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  1. ^ 2014-15 tuition
  2. ^ NCA-CASI. "AdvanceEd-NCA Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on 2009-05-24. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  3. ^ "Baseball: Nazareth tops Grayslake Central for Class 3A state title, becomes only fifth program to repeat". Shaw Local. 2023-06-11. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  4. ^ "Fine Arts Hall of Fame Recipients 2010-2022".
  5. ^ Bachman, Rachel (November 23, 2022). "Who's That Meditating Under the Goal Post? Michigan Quarterback J.J. McCarthy". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  6. ^ Parks, James (2023-12-09). "Heisman Trophy winner, full ballot for 2023 college football season". College Football HQ. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  7. ^ a b News, N. B. C. (2024-01-09). "Michigan Wolverines defeat Washington Huskies to win CFP National Championship title: Highlights". www.nbcnews.com. Retrieved 2024-01-09. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ "Tyler Morris - Football". University of Michigan Athletics.
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