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.
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
Top Rankings
Howard Area Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and 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 and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Howard Area Leadership Academy is Pactt Learning Center (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Family Matters School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little People Day Care & Kindergarten (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7731 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-6011
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-6011
0.1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 12 students
Little People Day Care & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
7428 N Rogers Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Avg. class size: 19 students Acceptance rate listed
Kingdom Academy Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2053 W Howard St
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 692-9856
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 692-9856
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 5 students
Pactt Learning Center
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
7416 N Ridge Blvd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 764-5715
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 764-5715
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pactt Learning Center
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
7416 N Ridge Blvd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 764-5715
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 764-5715
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Evanston ![Fusion Academy Evanston Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Evanston Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Lubavitch Mesivta Of Chicago
All-boys (Jewish)
2756 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0340
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0340
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 132 students
Beacon Academy ![Beacon Academy Photo]( "Beacon Academy Photo")
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7731 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-6011
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-6011
0.1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 12 students
Pactt Learning Center
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Evanston ![Fusion Academy Evanston Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Evanston Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Guidance Educational Academy
(Islamic)
7045 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 135 students
1120 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Little People Day Care & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
7428 N Rogers Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Avg. class size: 19 students Acceptance rate listed
Kingdom Academy Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2053 W Howard St
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 692-9856
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 692-9856
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 5 students
Eyes On The Future
Daycare / Preschool
6969 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 973-0771
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 973-0771
0.9 miles
Gr: NS | 140 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Guidance Educational Academy
(Islamic)
7045 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 135 students
1120 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lisle Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5801 Westview Ln
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8100
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8100
9205.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 S Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-1600
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-1600
9205.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Glenbard West High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
670 Crescent Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
9205.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Jackson Dr
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6600
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6600
9205.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Glen Crest Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Sheehan Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5220
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5220
9206 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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