LAKE FOREST ACADEMY

WEBSITE: lfanet.org

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 445

GRADES: 9-12 grades

TUITION: Day Student: $50,675 Boarding Student: $69,575

DEAN/HEAD TEACHER: Chris Tennyson, Head of School

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: N/A

ADMISSIONS: Application requirements are on the Apply Page at www.lfanet.org. We require standardized testing including the SSAT or ISEE, a student interview, transcripts, teacher recommendations and essays from the students and parents. Application deadline is Jan. 15, 2024.

CONTACT: Carolyn Gorowski, Dean of Admissions

EMAIL: admissions@lfanet.org

ABOUT US: Founded in 1857, Lake Forest Academy is a coed boarding high school serving academically bright and motivated students from across the globe. The school's mission of educational excellence is founded on the four pillars of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility.

ACADEMICS: LFA’s academic program is individualized for our students’ development and prepares them for college-level courses. In addition to regular graduation requirements, all students must participate in Health, Wellness & Community courses with members of their class.

ARTS & ATHLETICS: Instrumental artists can join Orchestra, Jazz Band, and chamber groups while singers perform in an acapella group and Choir. Theater Tech runs the logistics behind every performance, Morning Meeting, All-School Meeting, and special events as well as the fall play, winter musical, and spring student showcase. Visual arts courses include ceramics, design, glass, photography, and woodworking.

LFA’s athletics program promotes sportsmanship and participation. Student-athletes come from a wide variety of backgrounds and skill levels and can participate in one of the 27 varsity teams or 10 physical education options.

CULTURE & COMMUNITY LFA fosters a vibrant culture and close-knit community that values inclusivity and encourages global perspectives. Faculty engage students in small classes, nurturing individual potential. LFA's culture celebrates diversity, fosters academic rigor, and cultivates lifelong connections.

OUTSTANDING CHARACTERISTICS: LFA welcomes students from diverse backgrounds that include 43 local communities, 16 states, and 41 countries. The Academy offers rigorous college-preparatory education with dedicated faculty, small class sizes, and advanced courses, preparing students for success in higher education. LFA values inclusivity and fosters a close-knit community where students feel supported and connected and also focuses on instilling values like integrity, respect, and responsibility, nurturing well-rounded individuals.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Average class sizes of 12 students and a 6:1 student/faculty ratio with 23 AP courses and 62 percent of faculty live on campus to provide support before, during, and after the school day.