Lake Forest Academy
Overview

Lake Forest Academy is an independent, coed, college-preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12,PG. Founded in 1857, LFA provides an intimate and challenging educational environment through small classes (average 12 students) and close contact between teachers and students. Participation in athletics, clubs, arts, and leadership opportunities encourages the development of character and citizenship. Distinguished by its diverse student body, LFA prepares students with the intellectual, cultural, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in the global community.
Academics
Summary: The entire Lake Forest Academy curriculum is designed to be a challenging preparation for college, and all courses are taught at what would typically be considered “honors” level at most schools. All courses are taught at a level that will prepare students for the challenges of work in Advanced Placement courses. Academic expectations of students are high from freshman through senior years.
Department Director Tom Johnson
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 56
Number of AP Courses Offered: 21
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 77%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- Writing Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Playwriting
- Poetry
History
- Classical History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Physics
- Engineering
Math
Computer Studies
- Multimedia
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Web Design
Music
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Electronic Music
- Orchestra
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Independent Study
- Leadership
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 5
Average Students Per Dorm: 48
Number of Girls Dorms: 3
Number of Boys Dorms: 2
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
As a Caxy you will be representing Lake Forest Academy, where character, history, scholarship, school spirit, citizenship and responsibility are promoted so you will have the necessary skills to face your future with strength and confidence. When you are a Caxy you can live on or off campus. As a boarding student you will live in one of the five single-sex dormitories on campus. Each dorm has resident faculty members either living within or assigned to a specific dorm. If you are day student chances are you will be spending most of your time on campus, so please know that you are encouraged to eat all three of your meals in the dining hall and take advantage of all our school sponsored weekend activities.
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Pool
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
- Hockey Rink
- Soccer Field
- Softball/FH Fields
Clubs & Organizations
- Amnesty International
- Astronomy Club
- Community Service
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Future Business Leaders of America
- International Club
- Investment Club
- Jewish Student Organization
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Sailing Club
- Science Bowl
- Sexualities Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Summary: Our athletic program offers many athletic opportunities, ranging from preparing for collegiate athletics to physical fitness and individual development. The essence of our program is the promotion of sportsmanship. Whether it be varsity athletics, intramurals, physical education, or general recreation, we honor participation, achievement and effort. We strive to find success, measured not only in victories, but also in the individual development of each athlete. We take pride in the diversity of our student athletes and promote the value of lifelong physical fitness. Our coaches consistently challenge our student-athletes to reach their potential. We seek excellence in both athletics and academics. Our scholar athletes are a part of a mission-centered athletic tradition. We believe that the skills that our student-athletes develop during their time at the Academy will mold them into productive members of society. At Lake Forest Academy the Fine Arts are an integral part of all disciplines, emphasizing creative thinking and self expression as essential components of one’s overall academic experience. Within our courses students will: 1) Obtain the necessary skills to produce work that is reflective of themselves and of the environment around them. 2) Gain an appreciation for art and recognize its place in historical and cultural context. 3) Build their aptitude in analysis and interpretation as a means of making more informed aesthetic judgments. 4) Develop their capacity for artistic exploration and divergent thought processes which can be reflected and applied in all aspects of life.
Arts Department Director: Adam Schlipmann
Athletics Department Director: Darrin Madeley
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Climbing
- Lacrosse
- Martial Arts
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Bowling
- Dance
- Martial Arts
- Sailing
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Weight Lifting
- Cycling
- Yoga
Graduates
Summary: A significant element to our school mission is to prepare students for college and a global work environment. College Counseling at Lake Forest Academy is a comprehensive endeavor that spans from freshman to senior year. The college search is different for every student, so college counselors begin meeting with students individually during their junior year. The four person counseling staff offers a small student-to-counselor ratio, a big advantage in creating a meaningful and individualized college search for each student. Each counselor is an active member of the LFA community who understands the importance of seeing student growth in all aspects of campus life. Ultimately, we believe students and parents trust LFA's college counselors for their professional perspective and skills, as well as their honesty, accessibility, and overall understanding of the many variables that can impact college admission decisions.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
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College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 3%
Average Merit Scholarship: 7,000
Current Endowment Amount: $33,322,743
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 212
Total Day: 222
Total Enrollment: 434
Boys: 227
Girls: 207
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School
Dress Code: Other
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: February 1st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $59,400
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $44,400
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 33%
Average Awarded: $36,831
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 3%
Average Merit Scholarship: $7,000
Current Endowment Amount: $33,322,743
Contact
Director of Admissions: Carolyn Gorowski
Admissions Phone: 847 615 3267
Fax: 847 295 8149
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lfanet.org
Nearby Schools
- Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart - 3mi / 5 km
- St. John’s Northwestern Academies - 62mi / 100 km
- La Lumiere School - 72mi / 115 km
- Wayland Academy - 96mi / 155 km
- Culver Academies - 104mi / 168 km
- Scattergood Friends School - 180mi / 290 km




