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Fast Facts

  • Average class size of 20 students.
  • Full-time teaching assistants in classes with 18 or more students
  • Collaboration with Harper College enables Academy students to learn in Harper’s state-of-the-art science labs, computer labs and performing arts theatre.
  • Our faith formation program and curriculum has been designed in association with Loyola Academy. 
  • The United Nation Foundation—Nothing but Nets Campaign and the Illinois Lieutenant Governor’s office have requested to use the Academy’s Malaria Awareness curriculum on their respective web sites. Teachers all over the world will now have access to curriculum developed by Academy faculty and staff. Go to www.nothingbutnets.com
  • The results of standardized tests indicate that our students score significantly above the national average in all subject areas and in all grades. (For information on current scores, please contact Heidi Rooney at 847-907-3461)
  • Forty-four faculty members (including 6 adjunct Harper College faculty members) support a student body of 330. This results in a 1:6 faculty to student ratio.
  • 99% of parents volunteer for the Academy
  • Specialized teams of consultants monitor “best practices” and educational research, and provide staff development.
  • 100% of students participate in social outreach and service projects.
  • 21% of students benefit from financial assistance.
  • $7.6 million has been raised to date, beginning in Fall 2005, to renovate the worship space and build the "Center for Children, Youth and Families". This 40,000 square foot addition includes space for 16 classrooms. The Academy started the 2008-09 school year in the new space. Click here to see our facilities.