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Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy

2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

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Tel: (312) 949-5010

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Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy in Chicago, IL, serves 146 students in grades 10 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with a faculty of 8 teachers.

Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity, with 99.32% of its student body representing students of color.

Located in a large city community, the academy provides secondary education in an urban environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 146 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 10-12

Student Body

Total Students

146 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy?

The application deadline for Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 146 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).