Academics at St. Laurence

St. Laurence blends the best of tradition and innovation, providing a great student experience while embracing a changing world.

Why Stem?

We’re the first STEM-accredited high school in Illinois, with a curriculum built around project-based learning in a team-driven environment. Our unique teaching and learning environment breeds innovation and builds the intangible skills that are necessary for success in today’s world.

VEI – Viking Experience Institute

Other schools may prepare you for graduation. St. Laurence equips you for life. Our signature program, VEI, connects you to leading industries, professional partners and alumni mentors – giving you real-world, hands-on experience that can’t be found in a classroom. It’s more than a part of your education. It’s the part that defines your future success.

Academic Programs

St. Laurence offers three different academic programs to cater to the different learning levels of our students: the O’Toole Honors Program, the Viking Program and the Viking Plus Program.

The Southside’s Only Catholic International Baccalaureate World School

The IB Diploma Program is a demanding, pre-college program for highly motivated students. The goal of the IB Diploma Program is to help students understand how to learn, analyze, and reach considered conclusions about society and the world in which we live.