Lake View Academy
Tel:
(773) 281-3065
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)
- Grades: 10-12
- Students: 19 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Alternative School Network |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian |
| 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.: 31% |
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 ) |
Finances and Admission
| 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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