We are an independent, college-preparatory high school serving grades 9-12 in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,245
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Academy High ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,245
Tuition Notes
Assessed on a sliding scale based on family ability to pay
% on Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Business ClubCaring Crew (Service)
Dungeons and DragonsFiber Arts & Fashion
X-Time (STEM Education)
Arts and Music Programs:
Jazz BandRock Band
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Academy High cost?
Academy High's tuition is approximately $15,245 for private students.
What sports does Academy High offer?
Academy High offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, E-sports, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Academy High is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is Academy High's ranking?
Academy High ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Academy High?
The application deadline for Academy High is Dec. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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