Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy

Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy serves 146 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher of Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy is 18:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12

Student Body

Total Students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy?
The application deadline for Mckinley Lakeside Leadership Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,029 for elementary schools and $19,185 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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