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Cornerstone Academy

1111 N Wells St Fl 4 Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: (312) 600-0953
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Cornerstone Academy is a small, private high school dedicated to giving students an opportunity to complete their high school careers in an atmosphere defined by Christian faith.
  • We at Cornerstone Academy deliberately keep our student body small so that we can continue to give significant attention to each student.
  • Cornerstone Academy is accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation The Academy's mission is to provide educational opportunities to students who do not wish to attend traditional schools and to provide these students chances to learn about the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • The staff of the Academy represents a number of evangelical denominations and independent churches, with many of the founders coming from LaSalle Street Church in Chicago.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Cornerstone Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Christian
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeCornerstone Academy
91
104
114
125
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Student Body

Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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School Notes

  • Cornerstone Academy is a small, private high school dedicated to giving students an opportunity to complete their high school careers in an atmosphere defined by Christian faith. We at Cornerstone Academy deliberately keep our student body small so that we can continue to give significant attention to each student. Cornerstone Academy is accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation The Academy's mission is to provide educational opportunities to students who do not wish to attend traditional schools and to provide these students chances to learn about the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. The staff of the Academy represents a number of evangelical denominations and independent churches, with many of the founders coming from LaSalle Street Church in Chicago.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The application deadline for Cornerstone Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Cornerstone Academy is located in the Near North neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in Near North.

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