Academy High
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Champaign, IL
2001 Fox Dr, Champaign, IL 61820
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-College-going
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Champaign
- 91% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools nationwide
Academy High is an independent private school in Champaign, Illinois, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 37 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of independent high schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school reports that about 91% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 37
- Teachers
- 7.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 20 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 91% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of independent high schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of independent high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Academy High
What grades does Academy High serve?
Academy High serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Academy High?
About 37 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Academy High?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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