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Daisys Resource Optional School

1919 Sherman Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064

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Daisys Resource Optional School in North Chicago, IL, is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school serving grades 10 through 12 in a suburban community.

Founded in 1973, the school enrolls 56 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 4 full–time teachers.

The school has a diverse student body, with 100% of students identifying as students of color.

Daisys Resource Optional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for student diversity.

Located near Waukegan and Lake Bluff, this Illinois high school offers an alternative program option within a suburb setting.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 56 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Daisys Resource Optional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Grades Offered

Grades 10-12

Year Founded

1973

Student Body

Total Students

56 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 56 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lake County, IL is $11,461 for elementary schools and $21,193 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).