Altus Academy
Tel:
(312) 374-3148
Altus is a private, independent, not-for-profit, elementary school that provides a high-quality college preparatory education for families.
We aim to serve students from historical minority groups, low-income households, first-generation college graduate households and challenging neighborhoods and communities.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 1-8
- Students: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 49 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 100% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
|
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Khaki pants, tie, and blazer) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Altus Academy does not charge tuition. |
| Admissions Director | John Heybach |
| Admissions Associate | Alfredo Villegas |
School Notes
- The mission of Altus Academy is to develop students with the strength of character and academic preparation to succeed in college preparatory high schools, college, and beyond. The vision of Altus Academy is to create a culture of character based on the development of virtue and fundamental moral values, that will transform the student, the family, and the community. This is accomplished by promoting the integral human development of each individual member of our learning community, fostering academic, moral, intellectual, physical, and spiritual excellence. Graduates of Altus Academy will respect and bear witness to objective truth, transcend life`s challenges, and grow to serve God and others.Altus Academy inaugurated its first class of sixteen students on August 7, 2013. Altus continues to add programs and students as we grow.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Altus Academy is Providence St. Mel School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Family School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Grades: PK-8 | 320 students
0.6 miles
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550 0.6 PK-8
320 - Chicago Grades: PK-8 | 82 students
0.6 miles
3151 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-1809 0.6 PK-8
82 - ChicagoProvidence St. Mel School(Christian)Grades: PK-12 | 415 students
0.9 miles
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 722-4600 0.9 PK-12
415 - ChicagoWorld Language Academy Of ScholarsSpecial Program Emphasis (Jewish)Grades: PK-12 | 62 students
0.9 miles
3668 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 801-0297 0.9 PK-12
62 - Chicago Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
1 miles
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600 1 9-12
272
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