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Data & methodology
Overall
B+
Matriculation B
Academics A-
Extracurriculars A
Community A-
Reviews B
Wheaton Academy is a top-ranked private Christian high school located in West Chicago, IL. Our student body is scattered throughout the western suburbs in cities including Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Naperville, Carol Stream, Aurora, Wayne, Elmhurst, St. Charles, Bartlett, and Geneva. Our mission is to nurture growth in students through relationships, excellence, and service to the glory of God.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$53500
Enrollment
660
International Students
9%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
58%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:11
Endowment
$3.5 millions
AP
25
Average SAT Score
1153
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
16
Boarding %
9

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#3 Stanford University 1
#3 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#10 Northwestern University 2
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
LAC #3 Pomona College 2
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#25 University of Virginia 2
#44 Northeastern University 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2024 2018-2022 2016-2021 2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 9 22 16 41 641
#2 Columbia University 1 admitted 1 admitted 2
#5 Yale University 1 admitted 1 admitted 1 +admitted 1 admitted 4
#6 Stanford University 1 admitted 1 admitted 1 +admitted 1 admitted 4
#6 University of Chicago 1 admitted 1 admitted 2
#9 Duke University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 1 admitted 3
#9 Northwestern University 2 admitted 1 admitted 1 +admitted 10 admitted 14
#13 Dartmouth College 1 admitted 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 3 admitted 3
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 admitted 8 admitted 9
#17 Cornell University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 3 admitted 5
#17 Rice University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 3 admitted 5
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 admitted 1 admitted 1 +admitted 3 admitted 6
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 3 admitted 3
#21 Emory University 3 admitted 3
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 admitted 1 +admitted 1 3
#23 Georgetown University 2 admitted 2
#23 University of Michigan 1 admitted 5 admitted 6
#25 University of Virginia 2 admitted 2
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 1 admitted 3
#27 University of Southern California 1 admitted 2 admitted 3
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 2 7 admitted 9
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 admitted 1 +admitted 1 admitted 3
#28 Wake Forest University 1 4 admitted 5
#28 New York University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 5 admitted 7
#34 College of William and Mary 4 admitted 4
#34 University of Rochester 5 admitted 5
#34 University of California: San Diego 3 4 admitted 7
#36 University of California: Irvine 11 admitted 11
#36 Boston College 1 admitted 4 admitted 5
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 2 admitted 2
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 admitted 3 admitted 4
#38 University of California: Davis 1 10 admitted 11
#42 Boston University 1 +admitted 5 admitted 6
#42 Brandeis University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 3 admitted 5
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 21 admitted 21
#42 Tulane University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 3 admitted 5
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 14 admitted 16
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 3 76 admitted 79
#48 University of Georgia 3 admitted 3
#49 Northeastern University 1 admitted 1
#49 Purdue University 1 1
#49 Pepperdine University 2 15 admitted 17
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 22 admitted 22
#55 University of Miami 7 admitted 7
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2 admitted 4
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1 3 admitted 4
#59 University of Washington 1 8 admitted 9
#59 Syracuse University 1 8 admitted 9
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 3 admitted 3
#59 Penn State University Park 17 admitted 17
#63 University of Connecticut 1 2 admitted 3
#63 George Washington University 4 admitted 4
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 3 admitted 3
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 21 admitted 22
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 29 admitted 29
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 3 admitted 3
#68 Southern Methodist University 7 admitted 7
#68 Texas A&M University 1 10 admitted 11
#68 Fordham University 6 admitted 6
#75 Clemson University 2 5 admitted 7
#75 Baylor University 5 68 admitted 73
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 3 admitted 3
#79 American University 1 admitted 1
#83 University of Iowa 1 25 admitted 26
#83 Marquette University 18 admitted 18
#83 Michigan State University 1 26 admitted 27
#83 Texas Christian University 15 admitted 15
#83 University of California: Riverside 3 admitted 3
#93 University of San Diego 1 admitted 1
#93 University of Denver 5 admitted 5
#93 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 admitted 1
#93 University of Delaware 3 admitted 3
#96 University of Colorado Boulder 7 admitted 7
#99 Auburn University 1 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 5 admitted 5
#103 Drexel University 1 1
#103 University of San Francisco 3 admitted 3
#103 Loyola University Chicago 3 23 admitted 26
#103 Miami University: Oxford 23 admitted 23
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 1
#118 Iowa State University 2 2
#136 Samford University 1 1
#148 University of Alabama 3 3
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2024 2018-2022 2016-2021 2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 4 4 2 5 34
#1 Williams College 1 admitted 1
#2 Amherst College 1 admitted 1
#4 Pomona College 2 admitted 2
#6 United States Naval Academy 1 admitted 1 admitted 2
#11 Washington and Lee University 1 1
#13 Davidson College 1 admitted 3 admitted 4
#17 Smith College 1 admitted 1
#17 Barnard College 1 admitted 1
#17 Colgate University 4 admitted 4
#22 United States Air Force Academy 1 admitted 1
#22 University of Richmond 2 admitted 2
#27 Macalester College 1 admitted 1
#30 Kenyon College 2 4 admitted 6
#30 Mount Holyoke College 2 admitted 2
#30 Oberlin College 1 admitted 1
#35 Pitzer College 1 1
#38 Skidmore College 1 admitted 1
#39 Union College 10 admitted 10
#42 Thomas Aquinas College 1 1
#42 Occidental College 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2 admitted 4
#50 The University of the South 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2

AP Scores

(2018-2019)
86%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(25)
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Psychology
Statistics
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Psychology
Statistics
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
United States History
Art History
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
United States Government and Politics
World History
Studio Art: Drawing
Comparative Government and Politics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Physics 1
Research
Seminar
Spanish Literature and Culture
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Sports

(19)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(48)
National Honor Society
Student Council
Student Reps
Business Club
Chess Club
Makers Club
National Honor Society
Student Council
Student Reps
Business Club
Chess Club
Makers Club
Mock Trial Team
Model Building & Strategy Gaming Club
Quiz Bowl
Science Bowl
WYSE
Jazz Ensemble
Pep Band
Live Video & Television Production
French Club
National French Honor Society
Kairos
Spanish Ministry
Trap Club
Class Activities and Events
Project LEAD
Worship Team
Round Tables
Environmental Club
Literary Journal
Poetry Club
Robotics Club
Local Service Opportunities
Camerata-Instrumental Chamber Music
Fall/Winter Show
Fall Show Crew
Furnace Company Dance Team
Furnace Company Improv/Team
Spring Musical
Spring Musical Crews
Spring Musical Pit Orchestra
WAcappella-Gracenotes
WAcappella-Prince Crossing
WAcappella-KANTOREI
Yearbook
Spanish Club
Adventure Club
Climbing Club
Archery Club
Guy's Campout
Girls' Campout
Intramurals
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Arts

(16)
A Cappella
Band
Choir
Dance
Jazz
Orchestra
A Cappella
Band
Choir
Dance
Jazz
Orchestra
Theater
2D Design
2D Studio Art
Ceramics
Drawing
Graphic Design
Illustration
Photography
Sculpture
Video Production
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: 9-12
Suburban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1853
Campus Size: 53 acres
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: 03/01
Interview: On Campus, International Admission Visits, Others, WeChat
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Frequently Ask Questions about Wheaton Academy

Tell me a bit about Wheaton Academy.
Wheaton Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Illinois, US. It was founded 1853 , and currently has about 660 students, 9.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.wheatonacademy.org/.
Does Wheaton Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Wheaton Academy is offering 25 AP courses.

Wheaton Academy also have 58% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Wheaton Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2024, some students attended Stanford University, Yale University, Williams College, University of Chicago and Northwestern University.
What is the application requirement for Wheaton Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Wheaton Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Wheaton Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Wheaton Academy in 2024 is $53,500 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 jbrannon@waglobalnetwork.org .
Where is Wheaton Academy located?
Wheaton Academy is located in the State of Illinois of USA. The closest major city is Chicago, which is about 29 miles away from school. Most families can choose O‘Hare International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Wheaton Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Wheaton Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 423 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Wheaton Academy has been favorited by 27 users.
How to start with an application with Wheaton Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Wheaton Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Wheaton Academy’s official site: http://www.wheatonacademy.org/ or call them at 630-562-7500.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Wheaton Academy?
Yes, here are few: Marklund Day School, St. Irene Catholic School and St. Francis High School-IL.

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

The section ratings of Wheaton Academy are:
B for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

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%

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