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Catholic high school

IC Catholic Prep

  • LocationElmhurst, IL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 371 students
Official website

IC Catholic Prep is a Catholic college-preparatory high school in Elmhurst, Illinois, associated with Immaculate Conception Parish. Its theology department follows the Bishops Framework for Secondary Schools and requires four years of theology. Its chaplain, Fr. Jeremy Leganski, celebrates school liturgies and leads prayer services. Students make a retreat in each class from freshman through senior year, and the club list includes a Respect Life Club and a Liturgical Ministry.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of IC Catholic Prep, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miImmaculate Conception Church: 0.1 mi1Visitation Catholic Church: 1.4 mi2Saint Alexander Church: 2.0 mi3Saint Domitilla Catholic Church: 2.1 mi4Saint John Vianney Church: 2.2 mi5Mar Thoma Sleeha Cathedral: 2.5 mi6IC Catholic Prep (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Immaculate Conception Church — 0.1 mi
  2. Visitation Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 779 South York Street, Elmhurst
  3. Saint Alexander Church — 2.0 mi
  4. Saint Domitilla Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 4940 Washington Street, Hillside
  5. Saint John Vianney Church — 2.2 mi
  6. Mar Thoma Sleeha Cathedral — 2.5 mi · 5000 Saint Charles Road, Bellwood

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (All-school Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/about/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Liturgical ministry involves the participation in and planning of the all-school masses”
      The school holds all-school Masses; the frequency is not stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Jeremy Leganski is named as the school's chaplain; he is also parochial vicar of the Immaculate Conception parish.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/about/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jeremy Leganski serves as the Chaplain of IC Catholic Prep”
      A priest, Fr. Jeremy Leganski, serves as the school's chaplain.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four credits of theology are required, one course in each of the four grades (Theology I to IV). The required courses are Theology I to IV, with two semester options in the senior year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/academics/our-curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students take four years of theology focusing on scripture (both Old and New Testament), Church history, the sacraments, morality, Catholic social teaching, and vocations.”
      Students take four years of theology that includes Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school says its theology curriculum is based on the Bishops Framework for Secondary Schools.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/academics/our-curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology Department offers a curriculum based upon the Bishops Framework for Secondary Schools.”
      The theology curriculum is based on the Bishops Framework for Secondary Schools.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Theology and Apologetics is offered as a senior option. Morality is also a required theology course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/academics/our-curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology and Apologetics”
      Theology and Apologetics is a senior theology course option.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission statement says the Catholic curriculum is meant to exemplify the Catholic values taught at the school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Who We Are | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/about/who-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through our Catholic, college preparatory curriculum, we encourage students to achieve their maximum potential and exemplify the Catholic values taught at IC Catholic Prep.”
      The mission states that the Catholic curriculum teaches Catholic values.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each class, freshman through senior, has a retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/about/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Class Retreats”
      Each class from freshman through senior has a retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One chaplain is named on the site.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/about/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jeremy Leganski serves as the Chaplain of IC Catholic Prep”
      A priest, Fr. Jeremy Leganski, serves as the school's chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The club list includes the Respect Life Club and Liturgical Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Athletics & Clubs | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/athletics/athletics-and-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Respect Life Club”
      The school has a Respect Life Club.
      “Liturgical Ministry”
      The school has a Liturgical Ministry club.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Community-based service learning is described as part of the theology curriculum at each grade level.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/page/list-detail?pk=112836&fromId=241462 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Some examples of these experiences are direct service, project-based service, community-based research, and advocacy.”
      Theology service learning includes direct service and advocacy with community partners.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The theology curriculum includes Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/academics/our-curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students take four years of theology focusing on scripture (both Old and New Testament), Church history, the sacraments, morality, Catholic social teaching, and vocations.”
      Students take four years of theology that includes Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Athletics & Clubs | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/athletics/athletics-and-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Respect Life Club”
      The school has a Respect Life Club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service learning is described as including advocacy, and the theology department partners with soup kitchens, food pantries and similar organizations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/page/list-detail?pk=112836&fromId=241462 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Some examples of these experiences are direct service, project-based service, community-based research, and advocacy.”
      Theology service learning includes direct service and advocacy with community partners.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Four years of theology are required, and the course sequence is based on the Bishops Framework for Secondary Schools.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/academics/our-curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students take four years of theology focusing on scripture (both Old and New Testament), Church history, the sacraments, morality, Catholic social teaching, and vocations.”
      Students take four years of theology that includes Catholic social teaching.
      “The Theology Department offers a curriculum based upon the Bishops Framework for Secondary Schools.”
      The theology curriculum is based on the Bishops Framework for Secondary Schools.
  • A priest is named as the school's chaplain, and each class has a retreat from freshman through senior year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/about/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jeremy Leganski serves as the Chaplain of IC Catholic Prep”
      A priest, Fr. Jeremy Leganski, serves as the school's chaplain.
      “Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Class Retreats”
      Each class from freshman through senior has a retreat.
  • The club list includes a Respect Life Club and a Liturgical Ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Athletics & Clubs | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/athletics/athletics-and-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Respect Life Club”
      The school has a Respect Life Club.
      “Liturgical Ministry”
      The school has a Liturgical Ministry club.

Concerns

  • Service learning is described without a number of required hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/page/list-detail?pk=112836&fromId=241462 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Some examples of these experiences are direct service, project-based service, community-based research, and advocacy.”
      Theology service learning includes direct service and advocacy with community partners.

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Campus ministry home

Faith at IC Catholic Prep

  • Address: 217 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
  • Location: On campus

Source: iccatholicprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, iccatholicprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Liturgical Ministry
    Students train as lectors, sacristans, altar servers, hospitality ministers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, cantors and musicians, and take part in planning all-school Masses and prayer services.
    iccatholicprep.org, iccatholicprep.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats
    Retreats for each class from freshman through senior year.
    iccatholicprep.org

Service 1

  • Theology service learning
    Community-based service learning within the theology curriculum at each grade, with partners such as soup kitchens and food pantries.
    iccatholicprep.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Faith | IC Catholic Prepiccatholicprep.org/about/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Jeremy Leganski serves as the Chaplain of IC Catholic Prep”
    A priest, Fr. Jeremy Leganski, serves as the school's chaplain.
    “Fr. Jeremy Leganski serves as the Chaplain of IC Catholic Prep”
    A priest, Fr. Jeremy Leganski, serves as the school's chaplain.
    “217 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126”
    The school's address is 217 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
88 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.3 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Joliet, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)371
Students in grades 9–12371
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Joliet

The see is currently vacant. The Most Reverend Dennis Edward Spies, Apostolic Administrator.

Source: diojoliet.org, usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is IC Catholic Prep a Catholic high school?
Yes. IC Catholic Prep is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Joliet.
What is IC Catholic Prep’s Compass Score?
90 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is IC Catholic Prep Compass Recommended?
Yes. IC Catholic Prep meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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