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In the early 1940's, Danville area Catholics sensed a need for a Catholic high school. Approval for the school was secured from Bishop Joseph H. Schlarman. Classes for thirty-nine students began at St. Patrick's School in September, 1945. In 1946, the W. G. Hartshorn Estate was purchased and renovated for educational purposes. As the student body grew, nine classrooms, a gymnasium, and an athletic field were added.
Schlarman High School is a Christian institution within the Roman Catholic tradition. We believe in each person's unique worth because he/she is created by God and called to a particular end or destiny. The primary obligation for education and Christian formation rests with the parents; we share in this during the time the student is entrusted to the school.
Students are admitted to Schlarman High School without regard to
race, religion, color, sex, national or ethnic origin. Sixteen percent of our
students are non-Catholic and 19% receive tuition assistance. |
Schlarman High School is fully accredited by North Central Association and is a member of the National Catholic Education Association and the Illinois High School Association.
Schlarman currently has an enrollment of 194 students. Because
of our size we are able to offer a student to teacher ratio of 11 to 1. Our
outstanding college-prep curriculum includes both honors and Advanced Placement
courses. Dual enrollment classes, which enable our students to earn both high
school and tuition-free college credit, are available through Danville Area
Community College.
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