Saint Patrick High School Admissions

Admissions

Time after time, Shamrock alumni tell us how transformational their four years were. The young men of Saint Patrick High School grow mentally, spiritually and physically during their time here. Come for a tour of the campus or visit for a Shadow Day and experience the brotherhood in person.

JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD AT SAINT PATRICK HIGH SCHOOL

We are thrilled you are considering the quality education offered at Saint Patrick High School. Families who take the time to explore St. Pat’s – the oldest, all-male Catholic high school in Chicago – will discover that our Lasallian institution has centered on the individual student since 1861.

Our student body consists of young men from all across the Chicagoland area, and beyond. They come from families with a wide range of ethnicities, ideologies, financial capabilities and even religious beliefs.

Together, we are Shamrocks. We would love for you to consider joining our family and experiencing the brotherhood that Saint Patrick has to offer.

At Saint Patrick, we want to make sure every student has the opportunity to become a Shamrock! We are fortunate to have generous alumni and benefactors that allow us to offer a number of scholarships, including academic, legacy and first responder scholarships, as well as tuition assistance for families experiencing financial hardship. Click here for more information.

We look forward to meeting you!

The Saint Patrick High School Admissions Team
admissions@stpatrick.org

SHADOW DAYS

Shadow a Shamrock

Feel the unique brotherhood at St. Pat’s by shadowing a Shamrock for a day this fall.

OPEN HOUSE

Come for a Tour

Tour our campus, hear from leadership and learn more about our clubs and activities, tuition assistance, transportation and more.

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PLACEMENT EXAM

Test with Saint Patrick High School

The Class of 2030 Placement Exam will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Registration opens HERE on Monday, November 10.

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THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

FOR INCOMING STUDENTS

Come Shadow for a Day

Shadow Days are a great way to familiarize your son with the true Shamrock experience. Spend a day with a student experiencing the brotherhood, getting to know the schedule flow, and seeing how special our school is first hand. REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!

Visit us for Open House

Open House is one of the best ways to learn more about Saint Patrick High School. Our Fall 2025 Open Houses will take place on Thursdays in October (TBA) and on November 6th.

Familiarize Yourself with the Admissions Calendar

We have a comprehensive calendar posted here for the Class of 2030 with mandatory and optional deadlines listed as well as more resources for parents and students.

Register for Placement Exam

All incoming Freshmen must take the placement exam (December 6, 2025). Registration opens HERE on Monday, November 10. Families who tested at another Catholic high school may transfer their exam results to Saint Patrick.

Submit Online Application

Please complete the online application (coming soon.) Be sure to also have transcripts sent to SPHS from your son’s grade school .

Apply for Tuition Assistance (if applicable)

If you believe you qualify for Tuition Assistance, please visit our Tuition Assistance page for Class of 2030 which will be available online on Saturday, December 6, 2025 (Placement Exam day.)

TRANSFER FORMS CHECKLIST

Before we can process your applications, there are a series of forms that must be submitted to begin the process.

You will need :

TRANSFER STUDENT APPLICATION FORM
STUDENT PARENT INFORMATION SHEET
EXTRACURRICULAR QUESTIONNAIRE
TRANSCRIPT OF CREDITSAn unofficial transcript of credits from any and all previous high schools must be on file in the school office before the application becomes active, including a copy of your most recent report card and a copy of his current medical record. The student should have a “C” average and up-to-date credits. Any deficiency may require Summer School or repeating year.
DISCIPLINE RECORD FORMA Discipline Record Form should be completed by the Dean of Students or Director of Discipline at present school and returned directly to us.
TRANSFER PROBATION CONTRACTA Transfer Probation Contract should be signed and returned with the application.

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ADMISSIONS CALENDAR

DATE	DESCRIPTION
September 5	Shadow Days Begin
October	Thursday Open House date TBA
November 6	Open House, 6:00pm
November 10	Placement Exam Registration Opens
December 6	Class of 2030 Placement Exam, 8:00am
December 13	Make-up Placement Exam, 8:00am
January 9	Tuition Assistance Applications Due