Brother Rice School Profile 2013-2014
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Brother Rice is located on the far southwest side of Chicago. It is situated on a 23-acre campus sharing its borders with the towns of Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn as well as Saint Xavier University and Mother McAuley High School. Students who attend Brother Rice come from the southwest side of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Students of all races and ethnic backgrounds are represented; over 85% of our students are Roman Catholic. The Edmund Rice Christian Brothers of North America, formerly known as the Irish Christian Brothers, conduct the school which consists of a student body of 850. The faculty is composed of 66 teachers, both religious and lay, 25 of whom have at least one Masters Degree or higher. Students are admitted to Brother Rice High School according to the results of a national competitive examination, their grade school record, and the recommendation of their grammar school teachers. Students are placed in high school courses according to their overall record. Brother Rice High School 10001 South Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60655 773-429-4300 Fax: 773-779-5239 Counseling Office: 773-429-4316 www.brotherrice.org ACT/CEEB School Code: 140682 Mission We, the family of Brother Rice High School, are a diverse, Catholic Christian community, committed to preparing young men for college and the process of life-long learning. We educate young men to act manfully in Christ Jesus and to deal wisely with their world in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the charism of Edmund Rice. Curriculum The traditional college preparatory curriculum at Brother Rice High School requires 24 credits for graduation. Advanced Placement and Honors courses are offered in multiple disciplines. 95% of Brother Rice graduates attend college.
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Brother Rice High SchoolChicago, IL
www.brotherrice.org
Universities and Colleges Admitting Class of 2013 Graduates
Brother RiceHigh School
2013 – 2014 School Profile
Brother Rice High School is a private, all-male, Roman Catholic college preparatory high school.
Brother Rice is located on the far southwest side of Chicago. It is situated on a 23-acre campus sharing its borders with the towns of Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn as well as Saint Xavier University and Mother McAuley High School. Students who attend Brother Rice come from the southwest side of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Students of all races and ethnic backgrounds are represented; over 85% of our students are Roman Catholic.
The Edmund Rice Christian Brothers of North America, formerly known as the Irish Christian Brothers, conduct the school which consists of a student body of 850. The faculty is composed of 66 teachers, both religious and lay, 25 of whom have at least one Masters Degree or higher. Students are admitted to Brother Rice High School according to the results of a national competitive examination, their grade school record, and the recommendation of their grammar school teachers. Students are placed in high school courses according to their overall record.
Brother Rice High School10001 South Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60655
773-429-4300 Fax: 773-779-5239Counseling Office: 773-429-4316
www.brotherrice.orgACT/CEEB School Code: 140682
Mission We, the family of Brother Rice High School, are a diverse, Catholic Christian community, committed to preparing young men for college and the process of life-long learning. We educate young men to act manfully in Christ Jesus and to deal wisely with their world in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the charism of Edmund Rice.
CurriculumThe traditional college preparatory curriculum at Brother Rice High School requires 24 credits for graduation.
Advanced Placement and Honors courses are offered in multiple disciplines.
95% of Brother Rice graduates attend college.
Accreditation:Brother Rice High School is accredited by the State of Illinois and the North Central Association. We are a member of the College Board, the Illinois Association of College Admission Counselors, the National Catholic Educational Association, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Brother Rice is also a Recognized Exemplary School in the U.S. Department of Education Exemplary Schools Program. Brother Rice High School has been named one of the best Catholic secondary schools in the nation by the Catholic Honor Roll (this designation is given to only 50 Catholic high schools nationwide).
Grading System: Listed below are the academic grades and percentages used by Brother Rice High School. Included is the weight multiplier for advanced courses. An “H” following a course on a student’s transcript indicates an Honors course; an “AP” indicates an Advanced Placement course.
Graduation Requirements:Theology 4 credits
English 4 credits
Mathematics 3 credits
Social Studies 3 credits
Science (all lab sciences) 3 credits
World Language 2 credits
Physical Education and Health 1 ½ credits
Computer Technology ½ credit
Electives 3 credits
Total 24 creditsIn addition, freshmen and sophomores must complete 10 hours of Christian Service; juniors and seniors must complete 20 hours of Christian Service
Advanced Placement Courses:Calculus (AB and BC)
Chemistry
Economics (Micro and Macro)
English Composition
English Literature
European History
French
German
Government
Music Theory
Spanish
U.S. History
Honor Roll:Superior Honors A grade point average of
4.6 or better
High Honors A grade point average of 3.9 or better
B Honors A grade point average of 3.0 or better
Any failure at a marking period or any grade lower than a “C” eliminates Honor Roll inclusion.Special Programs:
APEX Program
APEX (Academic Pursuit of Excellence) is a special program designed to guide the truly academically gifted student to his full potential. Academically gifted students are admitted into APEX to help assure a challenging academic environment appropriate to their talents.
PACC PACC (Program for Advanced College Credit) is a program offered through St. Mary’s University, Saint Xavier University and Moraine Valley Community College where a number of junior and senior classes have been accredited as college level courses.
FOCUS Program
FOCUS is offered to students in need of more individualized strategies to improve their academic skills and prepare for post-high school plans. Most students remain in the program for two years and by junior year many students are mainstreamed into regular academic level classes. FOCUS students are not required to take a world language.
Academic Grade
Percentages Unweighted WeightedH & AP
A+ 99-100 4.2 5.2
A 95-98 4 5
A- 93-94 4 5
B+ 91-92 3.2 4.2
B 87-90 3 4
B- 84-86 3 4
C+ 82-83 2.2 2.7
C 78-81 2 2.5
C- 75-77 2 2.5
D+ 73-74 1 1
D 71-72 1 1
D- 70 1 1
F below 70 0 0
Statistical Profile
ACT Scores
YearNumber of
students taking exam
Brother Rice High School
Average (all students)
Brother Rice APEX Partici-pants Average
National Average State Average
Class of 2011 233 22.8 32 21.1 20.9Class of 2012 216 23.2 30 21.1 20.0Class of 2013 207 22.7 31 20.9 20.6
Advanced Placement Scores
Year Number of students taking exams
Total number of exams given With Scores 3 or Higher
2010-2011 107 206 85 (79%)2011-2012 104 198 77 (74%)2012-2013 110 196 69 (63%)
National Merit Scholarship Program Class of 2013 At A GlanceYear Semifinalists Finalists Commended
2011 1 1 72012 2 2 42013 1 1 1
Student Activities and AthleticsStudent activities include National Honor Society, Peer Ministry, Student Council, Newspaper, Yearbook, Chess, Fishing Club, among many others. Brother Rice High School participates in interscholastic athletic competition as a member of the Chicago Catholic League and the Illinois High School Association.
ContactsPresident Principal Assistant PrincipalDr. Kevin Burns Mr. James P. Antos Mr. Robert J. Alberts773-429-4313 773-429-4396 773-429-4468 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Assistant Principal Recruitment Director RegistrarMr. M. Jacob Mathius Mr. Tim O’Connell Mrs. Darlene Diehl773-429-4321 773-429-4312 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Athletic Director Counseling Dept. Assistant Director of CounselingMr. Phil Cahill Mrs. Mary Beth Jantz Mr. Daniel Panfil773-429-4346 773-429-4316 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Counselor Counselor Counselor CounselorMs. Amy Axelrood Mr. Jack Carlson Br. E.O. Carty Mr. John McCarthy773-298-2535 773-429-4318 773-429-4317 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Class Size: 209Percent going to college: 95%Number of students offered scholarships: 98Number of scholarship offers: 345
