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Elgin Academy

350 Park Street, Elgin, IL, 60120-0601 -

School Notes Overview:

Elgin Academy, chartered in 1839, is proud of its history as the oldest coeducational, non-sectarian college preparatory school west of the Allegheny Mountains. It has been from its founding an independent school dedicated to a classical curriculum, the development of high moral character and a true spirit of community. We serve Preschool through Grade 12 students from Elgin, Barrington, St. Charles, Dundee, Algonquin and 35 other communities....

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School Overview:

	Elgin Academy
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Independent Schools Association of the Central States Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1839
County	Kane County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	457 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	18%	29%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 46 students
	Kind - 39 students
	Grade 1 - 33 students
	Grade 2 - 22 students
	Grade 3 - 31 students
	Grade 4 - 32 students
	Grade 5 - 26 students
	Grade 6 - 36 students
	Grade 7 - 38 students
	Grade 8 - 32 students
	Grade 9 - 33 students
	Grade 10 - 28 students
	Grade 11 - 26 students
	Grade 12 - 35 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	60%
Average Class Size	13
Number of AP Courses	16
Average SAT score	1775
Average ACT score	26
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code	Formal ("business casual")
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	179 days	178 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	tuition varies by division; financial aid available
% on Financial Aid	21%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$7,500
Acceptance Rate	96%
Head of School	Dr. John Cooper
Admissions Director	Shannon Howell
Admissions Associate	Kara Metcalf

School Notes:

Elgin Academy, chartered in 1839, is proud of its history as the oldest coeducational, non-sectarian college preparatory school west of the Allegheny Mountains. It has been from its founding an independent school dedicated to a classical curriculum, the development of high moral character and a true spirit of community. We serve Preschool through Grade 12 students from Elgin, Barrington, St. Charles, Dundee, Algonquin and 35 other communities.
Profile last updated: 06/01/2009

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Boys basketball (The Courier News)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:02:56 am
A look at what's ahead in boys basketballl tournaments.
Green Wave prepares to reload (The Courier News)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:25:39 am
The challenge this season for St. Edward's girls basketball team is an obvious one. With the loss of school all-time scoring leader Katie Yohn, someone hasto account for an awful lot of missing point production.
Off & running (The Courier News)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 08:52:53 am
It wasn't exactly business as usual for several area boys basketball teams as practices tipped off all around the state Monday. New coaches were calling the shots at Larkin, Burlington Central and Elgin Academy. Meanwhile, St. Charles North's first practice was held up because of the success of that school's football team.
A gym (d)Andi (Lake County News-Sun)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 10:07:46 am
Three minutes. That's all the time Andi Potkonjak spent on the hardwood last season before suffering the dreaded ACL injury that ended what should have been a breakout season for the then-sophomore at Antioch High. Despite losing a key piece of the hoops puzzle, the Sequoits still were respectable, finishing 14-14. And now, with Potkonjak almost fully recovered and back at point guard, this ...
Fox Valley briefs (Daily Herald)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 06:25:39 am
Northern Illinois University will hold an open house for prospective students, families and friends from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Holmes Student Center, at Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60120)	School Zip (60120)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	48,581 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	n/a	24%
Population Average Age	30 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	3.1 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$52,067	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	46 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	70% / 30%	61% / 39%