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The Latin School Of Chicago

59 W North Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60610-0606 -

School Notes Overview:

The Latin School Of Chicago is a co-educational independent day school for students in grades junior kindergarten through twelve. The Latin School seeks to be one of the finest independent schools in the nation. To achieve this goal, the School is committed to educating students to lead lives of purpose and excellence; enabling students to develop their individual talents and abilities, and encouraging them to appreciate learning as a lifelong endeavor; creating an educational environment in which the pursuit of academic excellence and intellectual growth is complemented by a concern for the moral, physical, psychological, and aesthetic development of each student; providing a supportive school experience in which students develop a strong sense of self-esteem in an atmosphere of mutual respect; preparing students for success in college and beyond, and being a diverse school community that respects cultural differences and appreciates the common experiences that bring us together. ...

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School Overview:

	The Latin School Of Chicago
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1888
County	Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	1080 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	15%	29%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 62 students
	Kind - 63 students
	Grade 1 - 63 students
	Grade 2 - 63 students
	Grade 3 - 63 students
	Grade 4 - 62 students
	Grade 5 - 63 students
	Grade 6 - 72 students
	Grade 7 - 72 students
	Grade 8 - 76 students
	Grade 9 - 108 students
	Grade 10 - 108 students
	Grade 11 - 103 students
	Grade 12 - 102 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	125 teachers
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	178 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	JK $18425 SK-5 $20660 6-12 $24625
% on Financial Aid	16%
Admissions Director	Anne Frame

School Notes:

The Latin School Of Chicago is a co-educational independent day school for students in grades junior kindergarten through twelve. The Latin School seeks to be one of the finest independent schools in the nation. To achieve this goal, the School is committed to educating students to lead lives of purpose and excellence; enabling students to develop their individual talents and abilities, and encouraging them to appreciate learning as a lifelong endeavor; creating an educational environment in which the pursuit of academic excellence and intellectual growth is complemented by a concern for the moral, physical, psychological, and aesthetic development of each student; providing a supportive school experience in which students develop a strong sense of self-esteem in an atmosphere of mutual respect; preparing students for success in college and beyond, and being a diverse school community that respects cultural differences and appreciates the common experiences that bring us together.
Profile last updated: 02/21/2008

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60610)	School Zip (60610)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	47,513 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	67%	24%
Population Average Age	34 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	1.6 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$51,294	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.1 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	42 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	37% / 63%	61% / 39%