About Leo Catholic High School
Leo Catholic High School is a private, all-male Catholic high school for grades 9-12 in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood of Chicago. Established in 1926 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers as their first Chicago school, it is named for Pope Leo XIII and has long served boys from Chicago's South Side.
Quick facts
- Founded in 1926 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers (their first Chicago school)
- All-male, grades 9-12; Auburn-Gresham (7901 S Sangamon St)
- Named for Pope Leo XIII; motto 'Facta Non Verba' (Deeds Not Words)
- Competes in the Chicago Catholic League
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