The Willows Academy
1012 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL, 60016-0600 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (847)824-6900
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The Willows Academy is an independent college preparatory school that empowers young women to strive for academic and moral excellence and a lifelong commitment to service based on the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirituality of Opus Dei. ...read more  

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School Overview:
The Willows Academy
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 1974
County Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 248 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School ( IL ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 16% 30%
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 25 students
Grade 7 - 26 students
Grade 8 - 27 students
Grade 9 - 30 students
Grade 10 - 40 students
Grade 11 - 50 students
Grade 12 - 50 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 60%
Average Class Size 22
Number of AP Courses 6

Advanced Courses
U.S. HistorySpanish Language
French LanguageEuropean History
Calculus ABBiology
Average ACT score 26
Classroom dress code Formal
(Plaid Skirt/Uniform)
This School ( IL ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:9
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 176 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 1 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,500
Tuition Notes Financial aid/scholarships available.
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,500
Headmaster Mary J. Keenley
Admissions Director Dorothy Bolad
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 7

Sports
BasketballCross Country
GolfSoccer
SoftballSwimming
Volley Ball 
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 11

Extracurriculars
YearbookSpring Musical
Pro-Life ClubNewspaper
Model UN *new for '08-09!International Club
Handbell ChoirFall Play
Environmental ClubChamber Choir
Art Club 
 
School Notes:
  • The Willows is an all girl school with an all female faculty.
  • All courses at The Willows are taught at an honors level or above.
  • Each student has an advisor who serves as her mentor throughout the seven years of the program.
  • This year's graduating class earned over $2.6 million in merit scholarships for college!
  • Profile last updated: 03/10/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 60016 )
School Zip ( 60016 ) ( IL ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 58,611 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 37% 24%
Population Average Age 38 years old 34.7 years old
Average Household Size 2.5 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $51,192 $47,574
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.9 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 41 years old 51 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (60016)



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% Owning / % Renting 69% / 31% 61% / 39%
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