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Howard Area Leadership Academy

7647 N Paulina Ave Chicago, IL 60626

Tel: (773) 381-0366

howardarea.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 126 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 126 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Howard Area Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 10-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Howard Area Leadership Academy
10	47
11	54
12	25

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Year Founded

1997

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

126 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The mission of Howard Area Leadership Academy is to provide rigorous opportunities for students to gain the skills needed to transition to employment, college or other forms of higher education.

Guiding Principles: Higher Learning
No Excuses
See it Through

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard Area Leadership Academy's ranking?

Howard Area Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Howard Area Leadership Academy?

The application deadline for Howard Area Leadership Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Howard Area Leadership Academy located?

Howard Area Leadership Academy is located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Rogers Park.

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