
1015 Rose Avenue, Des Plaines, IL, 60016-0600
Tel:
(847)824-6900
Grades: 6 - 12 | 219 students
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
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| 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
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| 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) |
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| 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
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Golf | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Volleyball | ||
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 10 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| 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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School Reviews:
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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