The Archdiocese of Chicago reallocated some land it had already owned — tentatively designated for a future cemetery — for educational purposes, and assigned the Clerics of St. Viator to build and run a boys' secondary school.

After a major capital campaign, the school constructed a multipurpose athletic addition, and the Boler Center was dedicated in summer of 2005.

A student gathering area, formerly known as the "fishbowl", has been completely renovated to now include a small coffee and pastry stand.

Private schools have broader legal authority to test students for illegal substances than their public counterparts.

And while a few area public high schools do conduct drug testing, the practice is limited to teens in sports or other extracurricular activities.

At lunchtime, a school official snips off a sample of about 60 hairs from the crown of each chosen student's head.

Students who test positive must attend a meeting with their parents, counselor and the school president.

After 90 days the student will be retested, a second positive will result in more serious disciplinary consequences and possible consideration for dismissal from school.

Private schools can in general mandate drug and alcohol tests at their own discretion.

The following teams have placed in the top four of their respective sports in state tournaments sponsored by the Illinois High School Association:[15]