College Preparatory School Of America
School Notes Overview:
The College Preparatory School of America (CPSA) is a full-time, accredited Islamic school dedicated to providing excellent education in an Islamic environment. Its objective is to engage students in the pursuit of knowledge while promoting an understanding and implementation of the Islamic way of life as prescribed in the Quran and Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH). CPSA endeavors to foster the highest possible physical, mental, spiritual, and academic abilities among successive generation of young Muslims. ...
School Overview:
College Preparatory School Of America |
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| Religious Affiliation | Islamic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Du Page County, IL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 437 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 100% | 29% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 25 students | ||
| Kind - 26 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 41 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 26 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 181 days | 178 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Head of School | Ms. Yasmin Jamal | |
School Notes:
- The College Preparatory School of America (CPSA) is a full-time, accredited Islamic school dedicated to providing excellent education in an Islamic environment. Its objective is to engage students in the pursuit of knowledge while promoting an understanding and implementation of the Islamic way of life as prescribed in the Quran and Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH). CPSA endeavors to foster the highest possible physical, mental, spiritual, and academic abilities among successive generation of young Muslims.
- Profile last updated: 04/27/2009
In the News:
- School expansion OK’d by board draws mixed reviews from residents (Lombard Argus Press Spectator)
posted on June 26, 2009 at 02:12:37 am
Last week, Daniel Smothers spent time canvassing his neighborhood, talking with his neighbors on Green Valley Drive, Madison Street and other nearby roads. - Divisive language hinders public debate (Daily Herald)
posted on June 22, 2009 at 05:21:57 am
People sing a familiar refrain when fighting development around the suburbs. Traffic. Noise. Parking problems. Property values. - Islamic school in Lombard gets OK to grow (Daily Herald)
posted on June 19, 2009 at 05:21:53 am
Despite neighbors' concerns about traffic, a private Islamic school in Lombard will proceed with expansion plans. The village board gave unanimous approval to the College Preparatory School of America on Thursday. - Neighbors ready to protest expansion of Lombard school (Daily Herald)
posted on June 17, 2009 at 04:01:36 pm
Neighbors are mobilizing to protest a Lombard religious school's $7.5 million expansion project when it comes before the village board Thursday.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (60148) | School Zip (60148) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 50,460 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 41% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $60,378 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 42 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 76% / 24% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Delphi Academy of Chicago - 94 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Islamic Foundation School - 715 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
- Seton Academy Montessori - 28 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
- Northwest Academy - 64 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- Lor. Jon Montessori School - 138 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Lombard, Du Page County, Zip 60148
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