Univ Of Chicago Lab School

1362 E 59th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637-0606 - View a map of this schoolMap

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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Zipcode (60637)


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% Owning / % Renting 23% / 77% 61% / 39%

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