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Acacia Academy

6425 Willow Springs Road, La Grange, IL, 60525-0605 -

School Notes Overview:

The mission of the school is to assist the individuals it serves in meeting the goals in their individualized educational programs. The Administration and Staff of Acacia Academy offer personalized and exceptional educational instruction of the highest quality to each individual student in the development of his/her intellectual and academic potential. Our instruction is geared to each students specific learning styles. Our dedication and experience is evident through our programs proven to be successful, administered in an affirming environment that strengthen academic skills and enrich the life of each student. Student’s leave our school with the fundamental educational and social skills giving them the ability to confront the challenges of tomorrow. ...

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School Overview:

	Acacia Academy
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Council for Exceptional Children National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 3 - 12
County	Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	85 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	23%	30%
Students by Grade
	Grade 3 - 3 students
	Grade 4 - 5 students
	Grade 5 - 5 students
	Grade 6 - 8 students
	Grade 7 - 8 students
	Grade 8 - 7 students
	Grade 9 - 15 students
	Grade 10 - 18 students
	Grade 11 - 10 students
	Grade 12 - 6 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	10 teachers
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	178 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

Teacher Statement: Motivation is important because it is the driving force to achieve personal success. Our role as teachers is to learn what motivate each student and then utilize that knowledge. We will continually use sincere praise and maintain high standards. Students will become engaged in their own learning evidenced in academic achievement.
Profile last updated: 04/07/2009

In the News:

Acacia Academy students dig into career day (The Doings Western Springs)
posted on May 22, 2009 at 09:12:35 am
A tight job market didn't dampen questions from Acacia Academy students in LaGrange Highlands May 19 exploring a variety of career options.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60525)	School Zip (60525)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	32,475 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	46%	24%
Population Average Age	41 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$62,895	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.8 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	48 years old	50 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (60525) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	81% / 19%	61% / 39%