Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts

1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
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Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo #1 - AACA Principal, Dr. Caz Badynee, greeting students on the first day of school.
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Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo #1 - AACA Principal, Dr. Caz Badynee, greeting students on the first day of school.
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo #2 - The Alphonsus campus is centrally located in the Lakeview area of Chicago surrounded by single family and multi-dwelling homes.
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo #3 - Six preschool classrooms give options to meet each family's needs.
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo #4 - Large size classrooms with small class sizes (20 to 22 average) and a supportive community make for an ideal learning environment.
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo #5 - Our large, enclosed play area with sport court, chalk wall and playground equipment is the best urban playground in Chicago!
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo #6 - Our friendly, caring teachers use Responsive Classroom tools to teach the whole child. 52% of the staff have a Master's degree.
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo #7 - Technology is incorporated into every classroom and all classes use the iStudio to create and become makers for tomorrow.
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo #8 - Although we focus on arts integration, arts programming, and social emotional learning, we also have a competitive STEM program.
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo #9 - Students can participate in seven different sports programs and a variety of extra-curricular activities.
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo #10 - Our campus features a gym and our own theater building.
  • Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts inspires and develops the whole child in an enriching environment combining academic excellence, an arts-integrated curriculum, and a supportive Catholic family.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Students: 493 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,395
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.AdvancED
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Grades OfferedGrades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD SupportYes
Learning Difference ProgramsYes
Year Founded1892

Student Body

Total Students493 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 30%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
Average Class Size20 students

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineJan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost$8,395
Tuition Notes$8,395 for K - 8th. Preschool varies from $9,215 to $10,705 depending on days and times.
Admissions DirectorMary G Bodlak

Sports

Total Sports Offered7 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball,
Cheering, Cross Country,
Flag Football, Track and Field,
Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.20 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
Altar Servers, Art Club, Chess Club, Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Homework Club, Lego Club, Little Linguists Spanish/Mandarin, Robotics, Running Club, Story Adventures, Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Choir, Dance Club, Theatre

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Aikido, Girls on the Run, intramural sports, Yoga

School Notes

Our Vision 2018-2023 is to be the home for families who value:
  • Continued academic excellence with a committment to student-centered and personalized learning.
  • Consistent integration of the arts into all aspects of the curriculum to deepen learning.
  • Growth in Catholic faith formation with an increased emphasis on community and service.
  • Cutlure of stewardship that strengthens our school, parish, and neighborhood.
  • Diverse opportunities to explore extra-curricular interests in academics, arts, and athletics.
Our Foundation Areas:
  • Highly Qualified Educators
  • Social/Emotional Learning
  • High School Readiness
  • Technology Integration
  • Financial Stability
  • Campus Facilities 

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Quick Stats (2018-19)
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Students: 493 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,395
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
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