Gibault Catholic High School
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| Gibault Catholic High School | |
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| Location | |
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501 Columbia Avenue , United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°30′39″N 90°9′24″W / 38.51083°N 90.15667°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1966 |
| President | David Gregson [1] |
| Assistant Principal | Haley Kovarik [1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 161 Student (2025-26) [2] |
| • Grade 9 | 33 [2] |
| • Grade 10 | 42 [2] |
| • Grade 11 | 48 [2] |
| • Grade 12 | 39 [2] |
| Colors | Maroon, navy, and white |
| Nickname | Hawks [3] |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[4] |
| Newspaper | The Talon |
| Website | gibaulthawks |
Gibault Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Waterloo, Illinois. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville.[5]
Gibault Catholic High School was established in 1946 as SS Peter and Paul School. It was given its current name in 1966 in honor of Fr. Pierre Gibault.[6]
Academics
Gibault Catholic High School has 10 departments: Business, English, Fine Arts, Math, Physical Education, Practical Arts, Religion, Science, Social Studies, and World Language.[7] Gibault also offers college credits through the Saint Louis University's 1818 Advanced College Credit Program.[8][9]
Athletics
In 2023, the Boys Basketball team won its first state championship, defeating Scales Mound for the Class 1A State Title.[10]
In 2013, the Boys Baseball team won its first state championship, defeating Putnam County for the Class 1A State Title. Later, they would go on to defeat Henry-Senachwine and secure the Class 1A State Title in 2023 as well, winning 8-0.[11]
Gibault won three consecutive state championships in soccer between 2005 and 2007.[12]
