Four Newman Central Catholic High School students have been named Illinois State Scholars.

They are Matthew Clemen, Ryan Welty, Grace Tobias and River Fiorini.

These students rank in the top 10% of graduates from Illinois high schools, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, the state’s college access and financial aid agency.

Illinois State Scholars are chosen each year based on their ACT or SAT test scores and sixth-semester class rank, and they are honored for their academic achievements.

About 19,200 students from 686 high schools have been designated for this honor. Newman Central Catholic High School is located in Sterling.