Ada S Mckinley School South Care vs. Acacia Academy
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School Overview
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Overview
Ada S Mckinley School South Care serves 31 students in grades 9-12, is a member of the Council of Bilingual Education and the National Association of Private Special Education Centers.
Ada S Mckinley School South Care religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Welcome! Acacia Academy is a year-round accredited, private therapeutic day school for grades 1-12 and offers a Transition Program for ages 18-22 servicing the Chicago, IL area. The Acacia tree symbolizes what our school strives to achieve: educational stability with roots of strength and character that will last a lifetime making Acacia Academy a safe place to grow and learn.
Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.
Acacia Academy is AdvancED accredited and is located in LaGrange and Burr Ridge, IL.
The Illinois State Board of Education has approved Acacia Academy for out-of-district placement for special education. Students from all over northern Illinois attend Acacia Academy.
In many cases, the school district provides tuition and transportation.
Grades Offered
9-12
4-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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Yes
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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All Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Autism, Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD/ADHD), Executive Functioning, and Auditory/Visual Processing Needs, Anxiety, School Phobia, and School Refusal, Emotional and Social Needs
Year Founded
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1970
Students Body
Total Students
31 students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
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1
Grade 5 Students
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3
Grade 6 Students
-
3
Grade 7 Students
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9
Grade 8 Students
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6
Grade 9 Students
7
11
Grade 10 Students
10
6
Grade 11 Students
9
12
Grade 12 Students
5
16
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
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12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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70%
Average Class Size
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8
Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:8
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(pants and collard shirt)
(pants and collard shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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The Illinois State Board of Education has approved Acacia Academy for out-of-district placement for special education. Students from all over northern Illinois attend Acacia Academy. In many cases, the school district provides tuition and transportation.
Admissions Director
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Noel
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Basketball Team, College Bowl& Career Day, Community Volunteering, Dance, Dance Committee, Flag Football Team, Nature Center Volunteer Events, Soccer Team, Talent Show, Vocational Program, Volleyball Team