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Morgan Park Academy
  • Private
  • CHICAGO, IL
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Morgan Park Academy

#10 in Best Private High Schools in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • CHICAGO, IL
  • 135 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A minus
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Sports
      C+
    morganparkacademy.org
    (773) 881-6700
    2153 W 111TH ST
    CHICAGO, IL 60643
    About Morgan Park Academy...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $50
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $24,500
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    70%
    Average Financial Aid
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    Founded in 1873, Morgan Park Academy is driven by a mission to engage the whole child, inspire the independent learner, and prepare the global leader of tomorrow to make a positive difference in the world.

    Class sizes are intentionally kept small so that students can speak up and stand out, developing genuine relationships with teachers that foster achievement and create a sense of community.

    MPA students broaden and deepen their thinking beyond the boundaries of campus, city, and country, emerging as confident young adults, original thinkers, and creative problem solvers. They progress into the next stages of their lives well-prepared for advanced college coursework and poised to meet and exceed the high expectations that they refined at MPA.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1340
    52 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    64 responses
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    Independent Thinkers, Global Leaders

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    We show our students the world, integrating a perspective-widening, global focus. Scores of students travel abroad each year, and on campus we interpret events and ideas in their larger, global context, challenging students to step outside their comfort zones and their zip codes. Learning with peers from diverse cultures and nationalities, students prepare to meet the challenges of a global world.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    92%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 25 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 25 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 89 responses
    • Project Week
      27%
    • Academy Day
      18%
    • Homecoming
      12%
    • Senior Trip
      11%
    • Pie day
      9%
    • Classroom Parties
      8%
    • Pep rallies
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    490
    65%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 26 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 26 responses
    38%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 26 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $14,500
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    3 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    8:1
    Website
    morganparkacademy.org
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    9:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 32 responses
    Poll
    94%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 32 responses
    Poll
    91%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 32 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    68%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 25 responses
    48%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 25 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 25 responses

    Living in the Area

    Morgan Park
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $78,163
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $1,292
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $229,972
    National
    $281,900
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