Morgan Park Academy
Tel:
(773)881-6700
- At Morgan Park Academy we embrace an overriding desire to inspire students to lead lives of purpose, to learn to work hard, to strive for excellence, and to appreciate the diversity that exists in this world.
- The mission of MPA is to prepare our students, via a rigorous liberal arts program, to succeed in college and life by helping them to appreciate their own uniqueness as contributing members of a diverse community; develop intellectually, physically, creatively, emotionally, and socially; cultivate personal integrity and social responsibility; and make a positive difference in the world.
- Students at Morgan Park Academy will appreciate their own uniqueness as contributing members of a diverse community; develop intellectually, physically, creatively, emotionally, and socially; and cultivate personal integrity and social responsibility.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 452 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Nov. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling
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Morgan Park Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1873 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 452 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 57% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Average ACT score | 26 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniforms) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Nov. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | We offer an indexed tuition. Please visit our website to learn more. |
| Admissions Director | Adriana Mourgelas |
| Admissions Associate | Lauren Hensel |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, |
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