Mission Statement
“St. Laurence is an all boy Catholic college preparatory high school rooted in the educational traditions of the Blessed Edmund Rice Christian Brothers where academic excellence and leadership are developed within a diverse community.”
Founded In…
Founded in 1961, St. Laurence is a Catholic, college preparatory high school conducted by the congregation of Christian Brothers. Rich in academic and athletic tradition, the school is situated on a spacious 23-acre suburban campus and serves young men from Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The complex includes a chapel, five academic wings, four computer labs, science labs, a media center, guidance center with career planning and college placement, a 1,600 seat gymnasium, a fitness center and a two-floor leadership center.
St. Laurence provides a balanced curriculum that is responsive to the needs of our students while offering up-to-date technology, facilities, labs and an environment necessary for learning.
Our success is the direct result of the Christian Brothers, faculty and staff working together.
St. Laurence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in employment, administration policies, scholarship and loan program, or athletic and other school–administered programs.
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Main Office
(708) 458-6900
vikings@stlaurence.com
Best Hours: M-F 8a – 3:30p
Athletic Office
(708) 458-6900 x256
kbecker@stlaurence.com
Best Hours: M-F 8a – 3:30p
Important Facts
| Name | St. Laurence High School |
| Location | 77th and Central in Burbank |
| Phone | (708) 458-6900 |
| President | Mr. Joseph Martinez |
| Principal | Mr. James Muting |
| Athletic Director | Mr. Timothy Chandler |
| Type of School | Catholic, 4-year, college preparatory for young men |
| Accreditation | North Central Association on Colleges and Schools, Illinois State Board of Recognition, National Catholic Education Association |
| Total Enrollment | Approx. 600 |
| Class Size | Average of 25 students |
| Faculty / Staff | 3 Brothers, 1 Priest, 45 Laypeople |
| Nickname | Vikings |
| School Colors | Black and Gold |
| School Year Calendar | Two 18-week semesters beginning in late August and ending in early June |
| Programs offered for College Bound Students | Honors Program, College Prep Program, Advanced Placement Courses, Computer Program |
| Student Input Into Our School | Student Council, Yearbook, School Newspaper, Peer Mediation, Peer Ministry, Library Media Staff, Computer Lab Assistant Program |
| Athletics | 13 IHSA sanctioned sports offered |
| Tuition | $9200 for the 2012-2013 school year |
| Open House | 1st Open House – Thursday, November 1st 6PM – 8PM. 2nd Open House – Sunday, December 9th 10AM – 12PM |
| Family Allowance | Tuition assistance for families with more than one son attending at the same time is a $750 reduction for the 2nd and 3rd son |
| Average Cost of Books | Approximately $390 |
| Registration Fee | $250 for the 2012-2013 school year |
| Tuition Payment Plan | 12 month payment plan starting in May and ending in April |
| Placement Exam | Saturday, January 12th, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. (Bring $25 test fee, calculator, and two #2 pencils.) |
| Admission Procedures | Entrance test required. Elementary school records are evaluated. |
