Academy Of Scholastic Achievement (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 176 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Academy Of Scholastic Achievement ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 10-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Academy Of Scholastic Achievement
10	58
11	82
12	36

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1978

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Motto

To accept students where they are academically, socially, and emotionally by educating, supporting, celebrating and empowering them to achieve a higher quality of life.

Student Body

Total Students

176 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

24 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Alternative School Network

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Cassandra Covington

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Basketball

School Notes

The Academy of Scholastic Achievement, Inc., a Youth Connection Charter School Campus (YCCS), is a non-profit, public alternative high school committed to providing a quality education to high school dropouts and students who are disconnected from traditional public schools.
Founded in 1978 and accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), ASA is a member of the Alternative Schools Network (ASN).
We serve at-risk students, between the ages of 16 thru 21 and we provide them with a holistic educational program rooted in academic rigor and personal, social development.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Academy Of Scholastic Achievement?

The acceptance rate of Academy Of Scholastic Achievement is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

Does Academy Of Scholastic Achievement offer a summer program?

Yes, Academy Of Scholastic Achievement offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does Academy Of Scholastic Achievement offer?

Academy Of Scholastic Achievement offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.

When is the application deadline for Academy Of Scholastic Achievement?

The application deadline for Academy Of Scholastic Achievement is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Academy Of Scholastic Achievement located?

Academy Of Scholastic Achievement is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other private schools located in Austin.

School Calendar

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Date

Professional Development Day - School Closed for Students

September 25, 2026 (Friday)

Indigenous Peoples' Day - School Closed

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

Report Card Pick Up/ESSA Parent Meeting - School Closed for Students

November 02, 2026 (Monday)

General Election - School Closed

November 03, 2026 (Tuesday)

Veteran's Day -School Closed

November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,804 for elementary schools and $18,643 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).