Lake Forest Academy

Lake Forest

Illinois

United States

Lake Forest Academy is an independent, coed college-preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1857, LFA provides a challenging and supportive educational environment where students grow as individuals, develop important life skills, are encouraged to participate, become leaders, and develop life-long friendships with their peers and the faculty.

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Boarding Grades:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Day Student Option:

Yes

Religious Affiliation:

No

Student Body Type:

All Gender

Total Boarding Enrolment:

101-250

Total School Enrollment:

251-500

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