Lake Forest Academy

Lake Forest Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1500 W Kennedy Rd,  Lake Forest, IL
4.8
5.0
436 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Strudwick
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$53,200
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
67
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
720
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
100%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
White
42.1%
Asian
34.8%
Two or more races
10.3%
Black
6.4%
Hispanic
6.4%

School Rankings

#1 Best Boarding HS in Illinois
#1 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Illinois
#1 Best Private HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northwestern University 107 Students
New York University 72 Students
University of Southern California 71 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 68 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 63 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 58 Students
University of Chicago 57 Students
Georgetown University 53 Students
Cornell University 52 Students
Stanford University 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 93 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Economics 42 Students
Biology 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Pre-Law Studies 33 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Chemistry 28 Students
Engineering 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 73 Reviews
5.0 Alum
12/11/2024
As an alumni, LFA set me up for college and ultimately life. I went on to a college that did not have a lot of diversity (international students) and I truly miss that population when I was in college. All the teachers at LFA want you to learn. They work with you and give you confidence to succeed.
5.0 Sophomore
12/5/2024
Awesome school with awesome people. The only thing I wish they would change is how they respond to controversy in the school.
5.0 Senior
1/2/2024
Lake Forest Academy has allowed me to step out of my comfort and try new things. The community in the Academy is one of the most diverse I have seen and I am proud to be a part of it. My school has a priority on service and giving to others in need. We do fundraisers often and there is always ways to connect and help the world. That is my favorite attribute of my community and their willingness to give.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
7/3/2013
I have to say that LFA has fully prepared me for college and even further educated me to be a better person. Love the close community that LFA has established. Most faculties live on campus with their family and kids; teachers not only teach us class but also act as roles of sports coach and dorm pa...
5.0 parent
5/14/2012
Outstanding school with excellent leadership, teaching, and results. The college placements this year were as strong as any school in the country. As a parent I am very pleased with everything LFA does.

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Lake Forest Academy is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1500 W Kennedy Rd in Lake Forest, in the Lake Forest neighborhood. Annual tuition is $53,200. The school has a total enrollment of 436 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Lake Forest Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1410 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,347,724. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fusion Academy Lake Forest, Chicago Math and Science Academy, Acero - Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz School, and more. Learn more about what Lake Forest has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lake Forest Academy.

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