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Routt provides an atmosphere that fosters success by encouraging each student to rise to his or her highest academic ability. Families, faculty and staff are more than acquaintances; they function as partners who work together to help each student reach his or her goals. Individualized attention is made possible by small class sizes.

Routt offers a college preparatory and career readiness curriculum featuring a wide range of academic programs. Routt offers Advanced Placement courses and testing. College courses in mathematics and English are taught for dual credit through Lincoln Land Community College. These courses are taken during the regular school day at Routt, at no additional cost. Students can begin dual enrollment coursework as early as 11th grade.

Central to a Routt education are faith-based values, with a focus on Catholic faith formation and service to others. Theology class, service requirements and daily school-wide prayer provide opportunity for students to reflect on personal identity and their roles in the Church and their broader communities. Beyond taking four years of theology, Routt’s academic and extracurricular pursuits are centered on faith and prayer. Students attend mass regularly and retreats provide faith-based experiences outside the classroom.

Yes.

Routt teams compete in interscholastic basketball, baseball, bass fishing, bowling, cheerleading, football, golf, Scholastic Bowl, softball, swim, track & field and volleyball. In addition, Routt participates in co-ops with other schools that allow Routt student-athletes to compete in sports such as cross country, hockey, trap shooting and wrestling.

Everyone gets opportunity to be a part of the team with tryouts held only for competition cheerleading. Routt is a member of IHSA and the Western Illinois Valley Conference (WIVC).

Routt offers courses in art, music and drama. Fine Arts Extravaganza events are hosted each year. These events highlight the accomplishments of our fine arts students, and typically feature a band performance, a display of student art and a student theatre performance.

Students involved in chorus are encouraged to participate in our regular school masses.

Routt accepts a limited number of transfer students each year. A transfer student must be in good standing at his/her current school with a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be considered for admission at the beginning of a semester. Exceptions may be considered at the discretion of the principal.

A screening process is used to assure the student’s school record and reason for transfer are consistent with Routt’s mission. Before a transfer student may begin the enrollment process, the student and parent/guardian are strongly encouraged to interview in-person with Routt administration and engage in a school and campus tour.

Schedule a school tour or call 217-243-8563 to get the process started.

Yes. Families who are new to the Routt community are strongly encouraged to contact the Development Office to set up a preliminary visit to meet with administration and tour our school and campus.

Yes. Any family with three or more students attending Routt and Our Saviour School receives a tuition discount on Routt tuition.

Yes. Routt students who live within District 117 can ride the district buses. If your family lives outside of District 117, talk with our principal about transportation concerns. Routt assesses the need for bus routes based on enrollment each year.