ST THECLA SCHOOL Go back
6323 N NEWCASTLE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60631
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Phone: 773-763-3380
School Information
  • Great Schools Rating:
  • Educational Climate: Above Average
  • Technology Measure: Medium-low
  • Type: Catholic
  • Grades: Pre-kindergarten - 8th Grade
  • District: Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off
  • Students/Teacher: NOT REPORTED
  • Students/Grade: 25
  • Number Students: 250
  • Number Teachers: NOT REPORTED
  • Number Classrooms: 14
  • Expense/Pupil:
  • Poverty Level: NOT REPORTED
  • Number Computers: 17
  • Number PCs: Y
  • Number Macs: Y
  • Principal: Ms Carol Styka
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (23 ratings)
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    School Reviews (17 Reviews)
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    Other Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-07-11
    "I was a parishoner for 40 years, and when I emailed the principal (3 times) about enrolling my son, I received no response... until I emailed the 4th time to let her know I'd be sending him to another school. THEN she responded. She said she hadn't gotten the other emails, which I find hard to believe as I just hit "reply all" each time I sent it. The reviews about the classes may be right on, but the negative comments about the principal is also accurate. If she wouldn't respond to a parent question during recruiting/enrollment season, how can I think she would respond after she cashed our tuition check?"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-03-04
    "I have seen several teachers as well as principals come & go since the 90's. The current teachers on staff are top notch. They are excited about teaching your child! Small class sizes make it possible for these teachers to really know your child, as a student & a person. On the other hand, I am afraid that the principal & office staff could potentially drive away future families of St. Thecla. The principal can't complete a sentence without saying "umm". She can never make eye contact with you or resolve conflict/concerns. She is not very welcoming either. The office staff seems to have good days & bad. Would I change schools? No, because my child is happy there & that is really what it is all about. I can say that other children who have graduated & gone to high school & beyond have done very well with their education that began at St. Thecla. It is as much an effort by teachers as it needs to be for the parents who send their children there. If you think you will ever find a "perfect" school, you are sadly mistaken. There are going to be things you agree with & disagree with at any school you look at."
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    Posted 2010-10-04
    "I feel lucky to have found St Thecla, it's a hidden diamond in the mist of failing schools all around the country. The concentration at this school continues to be to educate the 'whole child' and that has never wavered. The school has great scores (wish they would post them) and the class sizes are perfect. This allows teachers to fully know their students and their learning styles and adapt as needed while moving the class forward as a whole. The teachers are the true secret to the school, they enjoy what they do and do it well. They concentrate, as emphasized by the Principal and Pastor, on 21st century educating. "Educating our young for jobs that do not exist today". Unfortunately the talk on this site about racism and parent 'cliques' in this school, are parent-perceived issues not school issues. Luckily, this does not affect the kids."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-09-01
    "I find this to be a good environment for young children. I am very surprised by the racist comments posted on this site. I am not Irish nor am I Catholic and have never experienced racism or elitisim. The office staff contrary to prior reviews is very professional. If you want a school that is loving towards your child and an office staff and teachers who know your child's name and yours within the first week of school, then this is the place for you. Please check out the school yourself before relying on some obviously disgruntled parents."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-08-14
    "I have NEVER seen such a cliquey school as much as Saint Thecla. If your child is not Irish DO NOT waste your money on this school. The principal is SO full of herself she does not care about how the teachers are teaching."
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