Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts
Tel:
(773)348-4629
- 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 (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 493 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,395
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Top Placements
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1892 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 493 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 8% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 52% |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 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 Director | Mary G Bodlak |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, 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.
- Highly Qualified Educators
- Social/Emotional Learning
- High School Readiness
- Technology Integration
- Financial Stability
- Campus Facilities
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