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Lake Forest Academy
  • Private, Boarding
  • LAKE FOREST, IL
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Lake Forest Academy

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Illinois
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A minus
    lfanet.org
    (847) 615-3284
    1500 W KENNEDY RD
    LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
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    About Lake Forest Academy...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Application Fee
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $48,500
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $66,570
    Received Financial Aid
    32%
    Average Financial Aid
    $45,100

    From Lake Forest Academy

    Lake Forest Academy attracts students who seek rich and rewarding learning experiences and relationships.

    LFA's culture of participation is evident in every aspect of our vibrant boarding environment. Both day and boarding students are given the chance to meet new challenges with openness and curiosity, and develop the confidence to stretch beyond their comfort zones.

    LFA's transformative boarding experience is characterized by rigorous academics, a global outlook, and Midwestern values.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1390
    140 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    156 responses
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    Caxys Travel the World

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    Lake Forest Academy strives to embody in its practices and to cultivate in its students' excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility. Through experiential education, students expand their classroom to local, regional, national, and international communities where they hone their global competence. This year, students traveled to landmark cities around the world.

    Culture & Safety

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    Boarding

    Students Boarding
    49%
    Boarding Days Per Week
    7-day
    Top Countries
    Canada, China, Mexico
    International Boarding Students
    26%
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    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    436
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    National
    17:1
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
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