Loyola Academy
School Notes Overview:
Loyola Academy is a Jesuit College Preparatory coeducational school, grades 9-12, offering a traditional liberal arts college preparatory education. The school draws students of diverse intellectual, ethnic, religious, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds from 150 elementary and junior high schools. Loyola is concerned with the full and harmonious development of the whole person according to each student’s capacity and stage of development. The curriculum seeks to integrate the demands of the academic disciplines and the physical and spiritual needs of each student with the experience of service to others. ...
School Overview:
| School Membership(s) |
Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Yes-O | |
| Year Founded | 1909 | |
| County | Cook County, IL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 2078 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 15% | 32% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 530 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 518 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 499 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 531 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 127 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 80% | |
| Average Class Size | 24 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 22 | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 |
1:12 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 178 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | n/a | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,750 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,500 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Genevieve Atwood | |
| Admissions Associate | Mr. Marty Jennings | |
| Sport | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 29 | |
| Ballet | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Bowling | |
| Cheering | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Cycling | |
| Dance | Diving | |
| Equestrian | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Rock Climbing | Sailing | |
| Snowboarding | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volley Ball | Water Polo | |
| Weightlifting | Winter Track | |
| Wrestling | ||
| Extracurricular | ||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 1 | |
| Over 70 student clubs and organizations-http://www.goramblers.org/Activities/Cocurriculars.asp | ||
School Notes:
- Loyola Academy is a Jesuit College Preparatory coeducational school, grades 9-12, offering a traditional liberal arts college preparatory education. The school draws students of diverse intellectual, ethnic, religious, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds from 150 elementary and junior high schools. Loyola is concerned with the full and harmonious development of the whole person according to each student’s capacity and stage of development. The curriculum seeks to integrate the demands of the academic disciplines and the physical and spiritual needs of each student with the experience of service to others.
- Profile last updated: 04/30/2008
In the News:
- STATE SOFTBALL: 'Tough inning' all Loyola needs to beat Edwardsville for state 4A crown (The Telegraph)
posted on June 27, 2009 at 02:50:54 pm
EAST PEORIA - One day after firing an eight-inning perfect game in the semifinals, something short of perfect from Devin Miller was good enough for Loyola Academy on Saturday night. - Jordan's son dropping basketball at Illinois for studies (USA Today)
posted on June 24, 2009 at 10:00:38 pm
Michael Jordan's son, Jeff, will not be playing basketball at Illinois next year. The second-year player who walked on with the Illini said Wednesday he plans to focus on his studies. He says he's ready for "life after basketball." - Jordan's son ready for 'life after basketball' (Fox Sports)
posted on June 24, 2009 at 09:09:51 pm
Michael Jordan's son, Jeff, will not be playing basketball at Illinois next year. The second-year player who walked on with the Illini said Wednesday he plans to focus on his studies. He says he's ready for "life after basketball." Jordan got a scholarship before the 2009 spring semester. In all, he appeared in 59 career games, totaling 58 points, 42 assists and 24 rebounds. A defensive ... - Michael Jordan's son quits basketball team at Illinois to focus on studies (New York Daily News)
posted on June 24, 2009 at 09:01:33 pm
Michael Jordan's son, Jeff, will not be playing basketball at Illinois next year. The second-year player who walked on with the Illini said Wednesday he plans to focus on his studies. - Jordan's son dropping basketball for studies (MSNBC)
posted on June 24, 2009 at 06:16:10 pm
Defensive specialist averaged 8.4 minutes as a sophomore at Illinois.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (60091) | ||
| Population (Approximate) | 27,386 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 76% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 42 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $107,767 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.2 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 57 years old | 50 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (60091)
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| % Owning / % Renting | 88% / 12% | 61% / 39% |
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