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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B-
Matriculation C
Academics B-
Extracurriculars B+
Community A
Reviews B
Since its inception in 1981, The Chicago Academy for the Arts has provided a home to serious young artists inspired to test the limits of their potential. Our students are immersed in 15-30 hours of arts training a week in one of six disciplines: Dance, Media Arts (filmmaking, animation, and writing), Music, Musical Theatre, Theatre, and Visual Arts. While The Academy is famous for its arts, our academic program is just as rigorous. Students engage deeply in courses designed to develop critical thinking skills across a broad array of subjects. Academy students are characterized by their passion, sense of purpose, and pursuit of excellence.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$36000
Enrollment
125
International Students
2%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
71%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:3
AP
9
Average ACT Score
24.7
Class Size
15

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2018-2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#9 Northwestern University 3
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#27 University of Southern California 4
#28 New York University 2
#36 University of California: Irvine 1

AP Scores

(2023)
5%
40%
18%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(9)
Art History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
English Literature and Composition
European History
Art History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Statistics
Spanish Language and Culture
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(8)
Film Club
Chess Club
Youth and Government
Yarn and Knitting Club
Health and Wellness
Gender Sexuality Alliance
Film Club
Chess Club
Youth and Government
Yarn and Knitting Club
Health and Wellness
Gender Sexuality Alliance
Black Student Union
Latinx Union
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Arts

(26)
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Choir
Chorus
Music
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Choir
Chorus
Music
Singing
Speech
Art History
Art Lab
Color
Media
Studio Art
Art
Art And Mathematics
Design
Modern Art
Multimedia
New Media
Dance
Film
Design Lab
Music Theory
Video Production
Digital Photography
Drawing
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Contact Info

http://www.chicagoacademyforthearts.org/
1010 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60642
312-421-0202
admissions@chicagoartsacademy.org
Illinois

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: 9-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1981
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL,SLEP
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Chicago Academy For The Arts

Tell me a bit about The Chicago Academy For The Arts.
The Chicago Academy For The Arts is Co-ed private day school located in Illinois, US. It was founded 1981 , and currently has about 125 students, 2.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.chicagoacademyforthearts.org/.
Does The Chicago Academy For The Arts have rigorous academic requirements?
The Chicago Academy For The Arts is offering 9 AP courses.

In recent years, 40 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Chicago Academy For The Arts also have 71% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Chicago Academy For The Arts students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 4.91% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.13% go to top 25, and about 0.45% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Chicago Academy For The Arts?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Chicago Academy For The Arts’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Chicago Academy For The Arts’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Chicago Academy For The Arts in 2024 is $36,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@chicagoartsacademy.org .
Where is The Chicago Academy For The Arts located?
The Chicago Academy For The Arts is located in the State of Illinois of USA. The closest major city is Chicago, which is about 1 miles away from school. Most families can choose O‘Hare International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Chicago Academy For The Arts on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Chicago Academy For The Arts is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Chicago Academy For The Arts has been favorited by 18 users.
How to start with an application with The Chicago Academy For The Arts?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Chicago Academy For The Arts. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Chicago Academy For The Arts’s official site: http://www.chicagoacademyforthearts.org/ or call them at 312-421-0202.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Chicago Academy For The Arts?
Yes, here are few: British School of Chicago, Esperanza School and Holy Trinity High School.

The closest major city is Chicago. You can find out more schools near Chicago here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Chicago Academy For The Arts?
The overall rating for The Chicago Academy For The Arts is B-.

The section ratings of The Chicago Academy For The Arts are:
C for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Illinois, is one of the largest and most vibrant cities in the U.S. Known for its iconic skyline, the city boasts architectural marvels such as the Willis Tower and John Hancock Center. Chicago is also home to world-class museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, famous for its extensive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. With a rich cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and a legacy in jazz and blues music, Chicago stands as a hub of history, culture, and innovation.
Population (2022) 2,853,114
Cost of Living Higher than average 22%
Nearby Airport O‘Hare International Airport

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