Lake View Academy
Lake View Academy was founded forty years ago by a church at the request of a group of neighborhood teens who for various reasons had left their previous high schools and wanted a second chance at school success and graduation.
They had formed ties with some of the church members and believed that the church would provide a quality education for them in a psychologically as well as physically safe environment - things that had been lacking for them in their previous schools. We continue to provide an alternative for students who have become discouraged in traditional high schools. .
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 10-12
- Students: 19 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Year Founded
1972
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 34%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
7 students
Average ACT score
20
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(school T shirt )
(school T shirt )
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Sliding scale. Max $10,000 Min $500
Most pay monthly
% on Financial Aid
99%
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Principal or counselor
School Notes
- The best way to get a feel for this school is to visit. Visitors welcome between 9:00 & 3:00 most school days. No appointment is needed. Call to make sure we're here. 773-281-3065.
- Recognized by Illinois State Board of Education
- School offers a wholistic approach to education.
- 20 credits for graduation.
- Especially strong in humanities.
- Good track record preparing "average" students for college.
- Not special ed, but because staff is committed to ensuring that each student receive the support s/he needs, motivated students with moderate disabilities can do well.
- Intergenerational activities with senior citizens who share the building.
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The nearest high school to Lake View Academy is French-american School Of Chicago (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (0.2 miles away)
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(847) 866-6055
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