Aurora Central Catholic High School
Academics
Aurora Central Catholic requires 28 credits for graduation. However, because of the block scheduling system, many students graduate with 30 or 32 credits. There is a wide range of courses and levels offered which includes honors, independent study, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
The Aurora Central Catholic High School Class of 2009 had ten Illinois State Scholars. This year ACC claimed its college-bound students earned over $5.2 million in scholarship money. This amount is higher than the Class of 2006's $3.7 million. Over 95% of ACC graduates go on to secondary education at various respective universities and colleges throughout the country. The school was recognized as one of the top 50 Catholic high schools in the United States in 2004 and 2005.
Principals, 1968–Present | |
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James Swann | 1968-1986 |
Robert Stewart | 1987-1997 |
Randy Thomas | 1997-2000 |
Fr. William Etheredge | 2000–2022 |
Paul Mayer | 2022 - present |
Athletics
ACC participates in multiple classes (depending on the sport) in the Illinois High School Association. ACC is a member of the Chicago Catholic League for boys and the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference for girls as of the 2023-24 school year. Teams are stylized as the Chargers.
Notable alumni
- Kevin Dunn, actor
- Joe Birkett, DuPage County, Illinois, State's Attorney
- Bob Kipper, Major League Baseball player and coach
- Tim Buckley, NCAA Men's Basketball Coach University of South Carolina
- Kathleen Vinehout, Wisconsin State Senate