The Willows Academy

1015 Rose Avenue, Des Plaines, IL, 60016-0600
Tel: (847)824-6900
Grades: 6 - 12 | 219 students
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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.

School Overview:
The Willows Academy
School Membership(s) Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 1974
Student Body
Total Students 219 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 5% (IL School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 20 students
Number of AP Courses 6 courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus AB
Chemistry English Language
English Literature European History
French Language Latin
Spanish Language U.S. History
Average ACT score 27
Classroom dress code Formal
(Plaid Skirt/Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,000
Tuition Notes Financial aid/scholarships available.
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,500
Admissions Director Stephanie Sheffield
Admissions Associate Mary Carlton
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Golf Soccer
Softball Swimming
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 10 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Club Chamber Choir
Environmental Club Fall Play
Handbell Choir International Club
Newspaper Pro-Life Club
Spring Musical Yearbook

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 $3.5 million in merit scholarships for college! (Average of $80K per student!) 

    Profile last updated: 03/27/2013

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The Willows Academy 6th Grade Welcome Video
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The Willows Academy Chamber Choir performs Prayer of the Children
2 years ago

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The Willows Academy High School Choir performs Oh Shenandoah
2 years ago

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The Willows Academy - Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
2 years ago

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Nearby Schools:

The Willows Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
Plato Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 0.5 mi. away
The Camelot Schools
Gr. 1-12 | 0.6 mi. away
The Camelot School
Gr. 1-12 | 0.7 mi. away
Science & Arts Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 1 mi. away

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended March 27,2013 - As a graduate of The Willows Academy, I am so glad that I went to this school. The older I get, the more I realize just how important attending The Willows was for me. My closest friends are the ones I made at The Willows and I really had the best education- not only academically, but also in character and virtue. I wouldn''t be who I am today without The Willows!*-Posted by Student/Alumni *

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