NCA by the Numbers
Northside Catholic Academy is a 2013 Blue Ribbon School
This prestigious award is bestowed upon “Exemplary High Performing” schools recognized among their state’s highest performing schools, as measured by state assessments or nationally-normed tests. NCA is one of only 50 private and 236 public schools in the country to receive the 2013 award.
Student Population
240 students
56% White, 18% Black, 13% Multi-Racial, 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian
20% of students are eligible for Free/Reduced Food Service Program
Faculty and Staff
Our faculty and staff have a special calling to Catholic education, and are models of Catholic values, demonstrating faith, service, compassion, and justice.
45 Full-Time and Part-Time Faculty and Staff
All NCA Teachers are Illinois-certified.
More than half have advanced degrees, and many have graduate degrees in progress.
Faculty: Student Ratios
Preschool 1:10 teacher student ratio per classroom
Kindergarten 1:12 teacher student ratio per classroom
1st through 8th Grade maxes at 1:25 teacher student ratio per classroom