De Paul Catholic High School

If you want good grades, the vast majority (about 2/3) of any class gets a 3.0 or better. That's a fact that you can check. Teachers are reprimanded for giving too many D's or F's. After all, they want to keep people happy if they want to keep the doors open. Didn't earn those good grades? It doesn't much matter. Odds are, you'll get them for minimal work.
—Submitted by a parent

Sent my two children to DePaul... and very glad I did. There are issues at ALL high schools, but when all is said and done... you will be glad...Very happy with most teachers, happy that values and morals are also taught..My children might of had mixed emotions about the school at age 16 and 17, but now at 22 and 24,,,I was so nice to hear them say,, thanks mom it was the best choice !!!.
—Submitted by a parent

DePaul has a mentality that students who do not fit in with the majority of other students are flawed in some way, and so the administration should take it upon themselves to correct the problem. In fact, they send several students to counseling every year for this reason. Unfortunately, this often does more harm than good, as not fitting in with high school students is often a sign of virtue opposed to a problem. A basic understanding of ethics and human history makes it clear that you should not stifle diversity. Good thing MLK, Ghandi, Jesus, and John Lennon did not attend a school with DePaul s mentality.

I you are not Vincentian or a strong athlete, please do not spend your money. These are the only students the school promotes.
—Submitted by a student

The school is great for makign friends and to prep you for college. But the teachers are horrible and do not know how to teach. do not apply here (unless you need friends)
—Submitted by a student

Check the dress code and the lack of it being enforced. It is very small example to the problems. Happy with some teachers and not with others- find that at all schools. How many graduates went to top level schools? I don't knw?
—Submitted by a parent

DP can be fantastic or lousy due to a number of reasons- parental guidance,student work ethic, and the keeping of the quality staff. Those who work WITH the school gain great benefits. Those who don't, waste their money. Also, athletics are very important but don't come before academics. That is not the case at many other schools!

The school advertises a great sentiment of family and unity. Most students and faculty know each other by first name. DePaul is gorged with the typical rallies, celebrations, and Catholic ceremonies. Suffice it to say, the school exerts a chauvinistic need for students to fuse with the crowd and zealously follow it's creed. As a result, individuality and self-expression are parlous detained. I am not condescending the school on it's dress code or presentation policies. I am disappointed more so with the low tier arts program, overscrupulous faculty, and the subconscious mental tax of fitting in . I wish I had more space so I could give a full account, but to put mildly: DePaul is not a cure for apathy, case closed.
—Submitted by a student

DePaul is a place where everyone can make friends. Everyone can find something to do here; it doesn't matter who you are you will be accepted by someone. They make freshman very welcome and all the teachers are both challenging and kind. They obviously want you to do your best. The only things I could say about DePaul that aren't excellent is that the laptops are expensive and responsibility is a must to have them and take care of them. Also being a well-rounded student is something that a student will develop at DePaul or come with at the start of Freshman year. DePaul is the place to be for anyone who wants the complete high school experience including fun, friends, and friday night football games along with the studies that will get you the farthest you can go in life.
—Submitted by a student

Ms. Brewer is a terrific teacher. She puts her heat and soul into her classes. I am so happy my son has her for English.
—Submitted by a parent

I love high school, and i am sure it is of DPCHS. They work hard to make a great, guided learning experience. Its not like other high schools who throw you to the lions.
—Submitted by a student

depaul catholic is a joke...I cannot belive how they treat my child...I agree that they stick together as a family but if you are not in vincention classes or honor classes its basicly a party school with tons of parting and no learning.
—Submitted by a parent

My son will be graduating DePaul this year. We are so happy to have been a part of DPCHS. It was for sure the right choice. DePaul is truly the place to be! The staff is wonderful and the students are so nice. Thank you DePaul for such a wonderful experience.
—Submitted by a parent

As a parent of a student who has had a great experience as a member of the 'DePaul family' however, I believe that DePaul is an exceptional school with exceptionally caring and competent staff and administration. A private Catholic education is not for everyone. But if that is what you seek, you will not find a better place to send your son or daughter.
—Submitted by a parent

I have had two children attend DePaul Catholic High School over a period of 10 years. The school has changed a great deal over time and not for the better. I am very disappointed with the current administration and while I was at one time very active in the school and very proud that my daughter attended DePaul, now I can't wait for the younger child to graduate.
—Submitted by a parent

I graduated from De Paul after many years of public schooling, and found that it is a Great Literature and academic school only. There are limited Extra and No vocational classes which is very disappointing. The Guidance counselors were great, but some of the teachers needed to be looked at. This is a Great Prep School for college bound students only.
—Submitted by a former student

I am currently a student at De Paul catholic highschool and in my opinion it is not worth the amount of money they charge for enrollment. The administration cares more about thier name and reputation then they care about the kids. With the exception of Sullivan, Ferrito, Brother Robert, and Henry, the teachers dont't know how to teach.
—Submitted by a student

I just graduated from DePaul a month ago and I did not like it at all. There were so many rules that you had to follow and all of the teachers and the faculty had attitudes. The education was not good as I thought it would have been. I would have been better off in a public school. DePaul Catholic only cared about their name not the students.
—Submitted by a student

My daughter just finished her first year at DePaul Catholic and overall we were very pleased. The quality of education is far superior to the public school alternatives. We were very happy with most of the faculty and found them to be excellent teachers who really care about their students. There are a hand full of teachers who really shouldn't be teaching. We are happy with the Stand Tall Program (Voluntary drug testing) and the overall discipline polices. Our daughter was very happy with the extra curricular activities and has made a lot of new friends.
—Submitted by a parent

I graduated from DePaul last year; I thought the school mediocre and the teachers uninspired, with the notable exceptions of Sullivan, Stimola, Livingstone, Trinidad, and DiGeronimo. This year, only two of those great teachers remain. (I was a Vincentian, so my classes were theoretically with the best faculty.) There is a sense of community at DePaul, but it does not compensate for the inferiority of the academics. The suspension policies and disciplinary measures are also arbitrary; there is little sense of proportion.
—Submitted by a former student