The average percentage of private high school faculty in Illinois who have attained an advanced degree is 55% (2024-25).
The private high school in Illinois with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Howard Area Leadership Academy, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 70%
100%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 83%
Illinois Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2024-25)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Howard Area Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 10-12
7647 N Paulina Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School![Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo]( "Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo")
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 10-12
2739-41 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-12
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-11
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Rank: #55.
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: 9-12
7416 N Ridge Blvd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 764-5715
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 764-5715
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Furqaan Academy
(Islamic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-12
519 E Briarcliff Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-3100
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-3100
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2499 Waldron Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-12
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
1101 W 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
Rank: #1010.
Fenwick High School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 89%
Grades: 9-12
505 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-0332
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-0332
Rank: #1111.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 86%
Grades: 9-12
9 West Washington St, Fourth Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 643-0091
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 643-0091
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: 9-12
2001 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-6000
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-6000
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: 4-12
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Brother Rice High School - Chicago![Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo]( "Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 83%
Grades: 9-12
10001 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School![Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Photo - Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter]( "Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Photo - Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter")
(Jewish)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 83%
Grades: 9-12
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 81%
Grades: PK-12
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 81%
Grades: PK-12
59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Beacon Academy![Beacon Academy Photo]( "Beacon Academy Photo")
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: 9-12
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3s238 State Route 59
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: 7-11
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: 9-12
1100 Laramie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: 6-12
906 Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 707-8373
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 707-8373
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Rank: #2525.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 78%
Grades: 9-12
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
Rank: #2626.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 77%
Grades: 6-12
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus![De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus Photo - De La Salle Institute]( "De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus Photo - De La Salle Institute")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: 9-12
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Leo Catholic High School![Leo Catholic High School Photo - Leo Catholic High School Class in Session!]( "Leo Catholic High School Photo - Leo Catholic High School Class in Session!")
All-boys (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: 9-12
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: 9-12
524 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Rank: #3030.
Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School![Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School Photo]( "Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 73%
Grades: 9-12
3737 W 99th Street
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-6507
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-6507
Rank: #3131.
Maria High School![Maria High School Photo]( "Maria High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 72%
Grades: 9-12
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Acacia Academy![Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.]( "Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.")
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: 4-12
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Arthur Christian School
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Montini Catholic High School![Montini Catholic High School Photo]( "Montini Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: 9-12
19W070 16th Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: 6-12
3250 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in Illinois who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private high schools faculty in Illinois who have attained an advanced degree is 55% for 2024-25.
Which private high schools in Illinois have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private high schools in Illinois with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Howard Area Leadership Academy, Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School and Midwest Academy For Gifted Education.
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