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Univ Of Chicago Lab School

1362 E 59th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637-0606 -

School Notes Overview:

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools provide an experience-centered, rigorous and well-rounded education for a diverse community. Recognizing that students have a variety of needs at each developmental stage and learn in different ways, the schools are committed to help each student learn to think critically and creatively; cultivate a passion for excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics; master important subject matter; achieve a sense of emotional and physical well-being; celebrate both our cultural differences and our common humanity; gain a sense of personal and community responsibility; and develop a life-long love of learning....

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School Overview:

	Univ Of Chicago Lab School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
County	Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	1771 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	31%	29%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 98 students
	Pre-K - 120 students
	Kind - 120 students
	Grade 1 - 119 students
	Grade 2 - 115 students
	Grade 3 - 114 students
	Grade 4 - 118 students
	Grade 5 - 114 students
	Grade 6 - 120 students
	Grade 7 - 116 students
	Grade 8 - 121 students
	Grade 9 - 129 students
	Grade 10 - 129 students
	Grade 11 - 121 students
	Grade 12 - 117 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	211 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	18
Number of AP Courses	17
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	178 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Sep. 15 / Dec. 1
Tuition Notes	varies depending on grade level
% on Financial Aid	20%
Acceptance Rate	79%
Head of School	Dave Magill, Director
Admissions Director	William J. Newman
Admissions Associate	Elaine Ervington Woerner

School Notes:

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools provide an experience-centered, rigorous and well-rounded education for a diverse community. Recognizing that students have a variety of needs at each developmental stage and learn in different ways, the schools are committed to help each student learn to think critically and creatively; cultivate a passion for excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics; master important subject matter; achieve a sense of emotional and physical well-being; celebrate both our cultural differences and our common humanity; gain a sense of personal and community responsibility; and develop a life-long love of learning.
Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60637)	School Zip (60637)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	57,090 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	29%	24%
Population Average Age	30 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$23,228	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.6 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	64 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	23% / 77%	61% / 39%