About the School
- Lake View Academy was founded forty years ago by a church at the request of a group of neighborhood teens who for various reasons had left their previous high schools and wanted聽 a second chance at school success and graduation.
- They had formed ties with some of the church members and believed that the church would provide a quality education for them in a psychologically as well as physically safe environment - things that had been lacking for them in their previous schools.聽聽We continue聽to provide an alternative for聽students who have become discouraged in traditional high schools.聽聽.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Year Founded
1972
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
7 students
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
school T shirt
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Sliding scale. Max $10,000 Min $500
Most pay monthly
% on Financial Aid
99%
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Principal or counselor
School Notes
- The best way to get a feel for this school is to visit. Visitors welcome between 9:00 & 3:00most school days. No appointment is needed. Call to make sure we're here. 773-281-3065.
- Recognized by Illinois State Board of Education
- School offers a wholistic approach to education.
- 20 credits for graduation.
- Especially strong in humanities.
- Good track record preparing "average" students for college.
- Not special ed, but because staff is committed to ensuring that each student receive the support s/he needs, motivated students with moderate disabilitiescan do well.
- Intergenerational activities with senior citizens who share the building.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Lake View Academy?
The acceptance rate of Lake View Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
When is the application deadline for Lake View Academy?
The application deadline for Lake View Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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