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Beacon Academy prepares students for higher-ed and beyond by helping them gain meaningful learning, real -world understanding, independence, and confidence.
From the moment students arrive on campus they know they' re a part of something unique- a close-knit community, a personalized academic journey, and exceptional life and learning experiences.This is college prep reimagined..
Club or Organization: Black Student Union, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Engineering Club, Interact Club, Interfaith Club, Literary Magazine, Math Club, Model UN, Pride Club, Rock Band, Scholastic Bowl, Science Olympiad, Service Learning, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs: Performing Arts - After School Theater
School Notes
Beacon Academy is home to 175 students from across the
Chicagoland area who possess a passion for independent learning and
a deep commitment to engaging in the real world. Our students come
from more than 45 zip codes and 60 feeder schools, represent every
major religion and close to 20 different home languagess, and
reflect a community that is both ethnically and socio-economically
diverse. With an el and Metra stop located just two blocks away,
more than 80% of our students commute by public
transportation.
Beacon Academy's tuition is approximately $37,590 for private students.
What sports does Beacon Academy offer?
Beacon Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Boxing, Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Paddle Tennis, Sailing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Beacon Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
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