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St. Anthony High School (Illinois)

Coordinates: 39°7′43″N 88°32′20″W / 39.12861°N 88.53889°W / 39.12861; -88.53889
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St. Anthony of Padua High School
Address
Map
304 E Roadway Ave

Effingham
,
Illinois
62401

Coordinates39°7′43″N 88°32′20″W / 39.12861°N 88.53889°W / 39.12861; -88.53889
Information
Typeprivate, parochial
Motto"Press on to the goal"
DenominationRoman Catholic
Founded1874
OversightDiocese of Springfield
CEEB code141-745
Grades912
Gendercoed
Enrollment209 (2018-2019)
Average class size16
Student to teacher ratio875:1
Color(s)Red, White and Royal Blue    
Athletics conferenceNational Trail Conference
MascotBulldog
Team nameBulldogs, Lady Bulldogs
Tuition1st Child: Free
2nd Child: Free
3rd Child: $2,750
4th + Child: Free
AffiliationSt. Anthony of Padua Church
St. Anthony Grade School
Websitewww.stanthony.com/high-school/

St. Anthony High School

St. Anthony of Padua High School (SAHS) is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Effingham, Illinois. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. St. Anthony was established in 1874 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame.[1]

Academics

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St. Anthony High School offers AP classes in Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Dual enrollment classes through Lake Land College include Composition, College Algebra, and Finite Math.

In addition, SAHS offers modified classes for those who may need academic assistance in certain areas.

SAHS is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCACASI), of which SAHS is a member.[2]

Athletics

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St. Anthony of Padua competes in the National Trail Conference (NTC) and is also a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). The teams compete as the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs. The Bulldogs were awarded the Program of the Year by the Decatur Herald & Review after the 2016–17 school year.[3]

The school sponsors interscholastic athletic teams for students in bass fishing, bowling, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Boys may also compete in baseball, while girls may also compete in cheerleading, softball, and volleyball.

The following teams have competed in the IHSA sponsored state tournaments or meets:[4]

Team State Champions 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place State Qualifier Sectional Championships Regional Championships
Boys Baseball 2011–2012 1991–1992 1990–1991 1979–80, 83–84, 85–86 7 14
Boys Basketball 2016–2017 1977–1978 1955–56, 69–70, 90–91 6 23
Girls Basketball 0 4
Bass Fishing 2010–2011 1 N/A
Competitive Cheerleading 2008–09, 09–10, 12–13, 13–14, 14–15, 15–16 N/A N/A
Competitive Dance 2012–2013 2013–14, 14–15, 15–16, 18–19 1 N/A
Boys Cross-Country 1976–77, 77–78, 78–79, 90–91, 2004–05, 06–07 6 3
Girls Cross-Country 1989–90, 2006–07 0 3
Boys Golf 2001–2002, 2002–2003, 2009–2010, 2018–2019 2006–2007, 2010–2011 2008–2009 1977–78, 1999–2000, 00–01, 03–04, 06–07, 07–08, 11–12, 12–13, 13–14, 14–15, 17–18 7 20
Girls Golf 2007–2008, 2008–2009 2006–2007 1975–76, 76–77, 2005–06, 09–10, 16–17, 17–18 3 11
Boys Tennis 8 N/A
Girls Tennis 13 N/A
Girls Volleyball 6 10
Girls Softball 0 4
Soccer 0 3
Scholastic Bowl 2000–01 1999–2000 2 7

References

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  1. ^ SAHS. "St. Anthony High School General Information". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
  2. ^ School Profile
  3. ^ Review, BILL WELT Herald &. "St. Anthony goes the distance". Herald-Review.com. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
  4. ^ SAHS. "IHSA Team Information". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2011-11-19.
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