Tel: (847)615-3248
- Lake Forest Academy, founded in 1857, is an independent, coeducational, boarding/day, college preparatory school, grades nine through twelve.
- Lake Forest Academy strives to embody in its practices and to cultivate in its students excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 441 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 51%
State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 21 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language & Culture, AP Computer Science, AP Economics, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP French Language & Culture, AP Latin Language & Culture, AP Music Theory, AP Physics C, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language & Culture, AP Spanish Literature & Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History |
| Average SAT score | 1290 |
| Average ACT score | 27 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $38,000 |
| Tuition Notes | The 2014-2015 school year tuition for day students is $38,000 and the tuition for boarding students is $51,400. |
| Admissions Director | Carolyn Gorowski |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 18 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 45 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | (Dis) Abilities Awareness, Amnesty International, Archive Club, Art Empowerment for Life, Black Student Union, CROP Walk, Caxy Key, Caxy Service Board, Christian Fellowship for Caxys, Co-Ax, Confucius Club, Cultural Diversity, Debate, Deli Spice, Digitally Drawing, Doodles of Care, Food Bank, Future Business Leaders of America, Gay-Straight-Alliance (GSA), Global Affairs Club, Great Reads, Harlow Society, Indian Club, International Cuisine Club, Investment Club, Jewish Student Union (JSU), Knitting Club, Literacy Corps, Literary Magazine, Math Team, Model UN, Muslim Student Association (MSA), Nanoworld, PADS, Photography, Robotics Team, Science Olympiad, Science on the Fly, Secular Humanism Association, Star Gazers, Students for Christ, Technology Ambassadors, The Spectator, school newspaper, UNIDOS, VOX Archive Club, CROP Walk, Caxy Key, Co-Ax, Confucius Club, Debate, Deli Spice, Food Bank, Great Reads, Harlow Society, Indian Club, Knitting Club, Literacy Corps, Math Team, Model UN, Nanoworld, PADS, Photography, Robotics Team, Star Gazers, UNIDOS, VOX, (Dis) Abilities Awareness, Amnesty International, Art Empowerment for Life, Black Student Union, Caxy Service Board, Christian Fellowship for Caxys, Cultural Diversity, Digitally Drawing, Doodles of Care, Future Business Leaders of America, Gay-Straight-Alliance (GSA), Global Affairs Club, International Cuisine Club, Investment Club, Jewish Student Union (JSU), Literary Magazine, Muslim Student Association (MSA), Science Olympiad, Science on the Fly, Secular Humanism Association, Students for Christ, Technology Ambassadors, The Spectator, school newspaper, |
School Notes
- Lake Forest Academy, founded in 1857, is a product of a boys' school and girls' school, Ferry Hall. We admit both day and boarding school students who are enthusiastic learners and ready for different experiences. We have students of various backgrounds from all over the world and we provide educational experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Most of our teachers live on campus and embrace the opportunity to work with students in varied settings.
Profile last updated: 06/05/2016
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