Joseph Academy (Closed 2015)

9003 S Kostner Ave
Hometown, IL 60456
Joseph Academy in Hometown, IL, serves 29 students in grades 4 through 12 within a nonsectarian, co–educational alternative school setting.
The school operates in a large suburban community and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 4 full–time teachers.
Approximately 14% of the student body at this Illinois private school identifies as students of color.
Joseph Academy offers education without religious affiliation, focusing on academic programs from upper elementary to high school levels.
Located near Oak Lawn, IL, this school provides an alternative private education option within the suburban Cook County area.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12

Student Body

Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Joseph Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Joseph Academy?
The application deadline for Joseph Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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