The Chicago Academy for the Arts
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Chicago, IL
1010 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools nationwide
- 95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
The Chicago Academy for the Arts is an independent private school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 148 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of independent high schools nationwide. The school reports that about 95% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 148
- Teachers
- 41.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 84 girls, 64 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 95% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent high schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 75% of independent high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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Questions about The Chicago Academy for the Arts
What grades does The Chicago Academy for the Arts serve?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend The Chicago Academy for the Arts?
About 148 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Chicago Academy for the Arts?
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