Safe Haven School

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $52,000
  • Acceptance rate: 32%
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Safe Haven School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Reading, Writing, Math, Executive Functioning
Year Founded
2010
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Safe Haven School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
32%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Sherry Smith
Admissions Associate
Holly Schaefer

School Notes

  • Safe Haven School is a therapeutic day school designed to meet the unique needs of children and youth with internalizing behaviors, defined as negative,
  • problematic behaviors directed toward the self. Children who exhibit these behaviors often experience severe anxiety, depression and fear, feelings that can be
  • exacerbated by the sights, sounds and social dynamics of a typical school setting.Their self-harm behaviors are often the result of physical or emotional trauma,
  • or symptoms of a range of underlying conditions including bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Aspergers syndrome and other psychosocial
  • disorders.With small classrooms, differentiated instruction, and a lovingly cultivated culture of support, community and respect, Safe Haven School offers a needed
  • alternative for students with internalizing behaviors. When given the emotional resources they need in a safe, calm and accepting environment, students are able to
  • develop the confidence and coping mechanisms they need to manage their negative emotions. Safe Haven School is not a permanent placement, but rather a
  • temporary environment where students can go to heal, learn, and develop skills and strategies for coping with their emotional and psychological challenges.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Safe Haven School cost?
Safe Haven School's tuition is approximately $52,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Safe Haven School?
The acceptance rate of Safe Haven School is 32%, which is lower than the national average of 90%. Safe Haven School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What is Safe Haven School's ranking?
Safe Haven School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Safe Haven School?
The application deadline for Safe Haven School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Safe Haven has an atmosphere of kindness and acceptance. Students build self esteem and confidence as they learn to cope skills and make friends. It is a very nurturing environment.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $52,000
  • Acceptance rate: 32%
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IL is $10,471 for elementary schools and $21,754 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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