Morgan Park Academy
2153 W 111th Street, Chicago, IL, 60643-0606 - View a map of this school Map
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At Morgan Park Academy we embrace an overriding desire to inspire students to lead lives of purpose, to learn to work hard, to strive for excellence, and to appreciate the diversity that exists in this world. The mission of MPA is to prepare our students, via a rigorous liberal arts program, to succeed in college and life by helping them to appreciate their own uniqueness as contributing members of a diverse community; develop intellectually, physically, creatively, emotionally, and socially; cultivate personal integrity and social responsibility; and make a positive difference in the world. Students at Morgan Park Academy will appreciate their own uniqueness as contributing members of a diverse community; develop intellectually, physically, creatively, emotionally, and socially; and cultivate personal integrity and social responsibility. ...read more  

School Overview:
Morgan Park Academy
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 534 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( IL ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 54% 30%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 24 students
Kind - 27 students
Grade 1 - 36 students
Grade 2 - 37 students
Grade 3 - 36 students
Grade 4 - 38 students
Grade 5 - 37 students
Grade 6 - 36 students
Grade 7 - 45 students
Grade 8 - 36 students
Grade 9 - 52 students
Grade 10 - 44 students
Grade 11 - 38 students
Grade 12 - 48 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 59 teachers
This School ( IL ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 1:9
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 172 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • At Morgan Park Academy we embrace an overriding desire to inspire students to lead lives of purpose, to learn to work hard, to strive for excellence, and to appreciate the diversity that exists in this world. The mission of MPA is to prepare our students, via a rigorous liberal arts program, to succeed in college and life by helping them to appreciate their own uniqueness as contributing members of a diverse community; develop intellectually, physically, creatively, emotionally, and socially; cultivate personal integrity and social responsibility; and make a positive difference in the world. Students at Morgan Park Academy will appreciate their own uniqueness as contributing members of a diverse community; develop intellectually, physically, creatively, emotionally, and socially; and cultivate personal integrity and social responsibility.
  • Profile last updated: 02/16/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 60643 )
School Zip ( 60643 ) ( IL ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 52,568 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 35% 24%
Population Average Age 38 years old 34.7 years old
Average Household Size 3.0 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $51,305 $47,574
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 57 years old 51 years old
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