Our graduates go on to attend the best selective high schools in Chicago
Recent graduates attend the best Catholic and selective public high schools in Chicago, including St. Ignatius, Mt. Carmel, Northside College Prep, DeLaSalle Institute, Queen of Peace, St. Rita, Comer College Prep (Noble Street Charter), etc.
Attending a Catholic or Magnet high school is critically important – 97% of Catholic high school students graduate, while only 63% of minority public high school students graduate. (Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago)
Graduates often come back to Visitation and share their high school experience. Not only does this continue our relationship with the students, but graduates overwhelmingly share how well prepared they are for the challenges of high school.
Our alumni have attended a variety of colleges and universities, including:
United States Military Academy at West Point
University of Illinois
University of Michigan
DePaul University
Loyola Marymount University (CA)
Florida A & M University
Saint Xavier University
Valparaiso University
Northern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University
Western Illinois University
Chicago State University
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)
Testimonials
“I succeeded in a fine Catholic High School because of the excellent foundation I received at Visitation Catholic School. I am currently working on my Master’s degree in Business.” (ALUM)
“My parents transferred me to Vis in fifth grade and immediately I felt at home. I did well in all my subjects, made good friends, and earned a scholarship to a good Catholic High School. Thank you, Visitation.” (ALUM)
Testimonials
“At first I thought I couldn’t afford a Catholic education for my child, but now I realize I can’t afford not to give this to my son.”