Type
Boarding and Day
School
Lake Forest Academy
Siviq Rank#9Lake Forest, IL • Boarding and Day
Boarding and Day24 AP Courses
Enrollment
452
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Lake Forest Academy is an independent, co-ed college-preparatory boarding and day school serving grades 9-12 in Lake Forest, Illinois. The profile reports enrollment of 452 students, 18 states and 40 countries represented, 24 AP courses, unweighted grades with no class rank, and median Class of 2024 test scores of 1430 SAT and 31 ACT.
Advanced Coursework
Admission to advanced level and AP courses is decided by the appropriate department based on a student's ability and success in previous coursework. After exhausting course offerings, upperclassmen may elect to pursue independent studies.
Matriculation Notes
Students to four-year colleges 100%
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
67th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 67% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
80th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 80% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Institutional Resources
41st percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 41% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
64th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 64% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
68th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 68% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
67th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 67% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 9-12
- Residential Enrollment
- 29
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 24
- Average SAT
- 1,430
- Average ACT
- 31
Profile
Student Body
- States Represented
- 18
- Countries Represented
- 40
- Students of Color
- 39%
- International Students
- 25%
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 30%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Lake Forest Academy does not rank its students.
- Weighted Grades
- No
- Weighted Grades Policy
- LFA uses letter grades from A - F on an unweighted 4.0 scale. Grades A - D may have pluses and minuses.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$93,081,513
Tax year 2024
Net Income
$9,442,076
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$39,151,235
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
$86,618
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Interim Head of School
Tom Johnson
Institutional
Contacts
Dean of College Counseling
Andrew Poska
Registrar, College Counseling Office Manager
Shannon Bradac
Assoc. Dean of College Counseling
Mitch Morgan-Dunham
Asst. Dean of College Counseling
Keily Pacheco
Senior Assoc. Dean of College Counseling
Ben Wetherbee
Institutional
Accreditations
accredited
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
recognized
State of Illinois
Institutional
School Codes
School Code 142525
142525
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
Lake Forest Academy Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Academy?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Lake Forest Academy.
How many students are enrolled at Lake Forest Academy?
The current school profile reports about 452 students enrolled at Lake Forest Academy.
What grades does Lake Forest Academy offer?
Lake Forest Academy currently reports serving grades 9-12.
Where is Lake Forest Academy located?
Lake Forest Academy is located in Lake Forest, IL.
Is Lake Forest Academy a day school or a boarding school?
Lake Forest Academy is a private school.
Does Lake Forest Academy offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 24 AP courses at Lake Forest Academy.
Which colleges show up most often for Lake Forest Academy?
The current school profile highlights University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as one of the top reported college destinations for Lake Forest Academy.
Can students do independent study at Lake Forest Academy?
Yes. Upperclassmen may pursue independent studies after they’ve exhausted the regular course offerings, and one semester of independent study equals 1/4 credit.
Does Lake Forest Academy rank students?
No. LFA says it does not rank students because each graduating class is small.
How global is the student body at LFA?
The profile reports students from 18 states and 40 countries, with international students making up 25% of the student body.
How much financial aid does Lake Forest Academy report?
LFA reports $6.3 million in financial aid. The profile does not report the percentage of students receiving aid.
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By Similarity
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. Official source: www.isbe.net/Documents/SC-Example-LFA-CC-School.pdf | School Profile PDF | May 03, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • More normalized profile fields |
| About Us - Lake Forest Academy www.lfanet.org/about-us | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | Average Class Size • Founded Year • States Represented • Student-Teacher Ratio |
| Calendar - Lake Forest Academy www.lfanet.org/about-us/calendar | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | Residential Enrollment |
| Facts & Figures - Lake Forest Academy www.lfanet.org/about-us/facts-figures | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | AP Courses • Average Class Size • Countries Represented • Enrollment • Founded Year • International Students • Receiving Financial Aid • States Represented • Students of Color |
| College Counseling - Lake Forest Academy www.lfanet.org/college-counseling | Official Profile Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Countries Represented • States Represented |
| Mission & History - Lake Forest Academy www.lfanet.org/about-us/mission-history | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Founded Year |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.lfanet.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.lfanet.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.lfanet.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.lfanet.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.lfanet.org/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| Curriculum - Lake Forest Academy | www.lfanet.org/academics/curriculum | supplemental_backfill |
| Admission - Lake Forest Academy | www.lfanet.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| Student Life - Lake Forest Academy | www.lfanet.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.lfanet.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| School profile page | www.lfanet.org/college-counseling | existing |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | www.isbe.net/Documents/SC-Example-LFA-CC-School.pdf | web_search |
| About Us - Lake Forest Academy | www.lfanet.org/about-us | supplemental_backfill |
| Calendar - Lake Forest Academy | www.lfanet.org/about-us/calendar | supplemental_backfill |
| Facts & Figures - Lake Forest Academy | www.lfanet.org/about-us/facts-figures | supplemental_backfill |
| Official website | www.lfanet.org | existing |
| Mission & History - Lake Forest Academy | www.lfanet.org/about-us/mission-history | supplemental_backfill |
| Apply - Lake Forest Academy | www.lfanet.org/admissions/apply | supplemental_backfill |
| Visit & Events - Lake Forest Academy | www.lfanet.org/admissions/visit | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 9-12 | Lake Forest Academy is an independent, co-ed, 9th to 12th grade college-preparatory school for boarding and day students located in the Chicago suburb of Lake Forest. |
| Lowest Grade | 9 | 9-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 9-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 9-12 |
| Boarding Status | Boarding and Day | Lake Forest Academy is an independent, co-ed, 9th to 12th grade college-preparatory school for boarding and day students located in the Chicago suburb of Lake Forest. |
| Boarding Status Code | boarding_and_day | Boarding and Day |
| School Type | Private | Lake Forest Academy is an independent, co-ed, 9th to 12th grade college-preparatory school for boarding and day students located in the Chicago suburb of Lake Forest. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 452 | DEMOGRAPHICS: Enrollment 452 |
| Residential Enrollment | 29 | 29 Boarding Students |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 6 | With a 6:1 student to faculty ratio and an average class size slightly above 12 students, our faculty really know our students. |
| Founded Year | 1857 | founded in 1857 |
| School Leadership | - | COLLEGE COUNSELING STAFF: Tom Johnson | Interim Head of School; [email protected] | 847-615-3236 |
| Key Contacts | - | COLLEGE COUNSELING STAFF: Andrew Poska | Dean of College Counseling; [email protected] | 847-615-3279 |
| Accreditations | - | LFA is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and recognized by the State of Illinois. |
| School Codes | - | School Code 142525 |
| AP Courses | 24 | 24 ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES: English Language | English Literature | Biology | Chemistry | Environmental Science | Psychology | Physics C: Mechanics | Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | Computer Science A | Computer Science Principles | Economics | Precalculus | Calculus AB | Calculus BC | Statistics | Art History | U.S. History | World History | U.S. Government & Comparative Politics | Chinese Language | French Language | Spanish Language | Spanish Literature | Music Theory |
| Average Class Size | 12 | Average class size: 12 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | - | - |
| Advanced Course Notes | Admission to advanced level and AP courses is decided by the appropriate department based on a student's ability and success in previous coursework. After exhausting course offerings, upperclassmen may elect to pursue independent studies. | Admission to advanced level and AP courses is decided by the appropriate department based on a student’s ability and success in previous coursework. After exhausting course offerings, upperclassmen may elect to pursue independent studies. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1430 | STATISTICAL PROFILE: Class of 2024 Students* 115; Median SAT 1430; *104 students in the class sat for a standardized exam |
| Average ACT | 31 | STATISTICAL PROFILE: Class of 2024 Students* 115; Median ACT Score 31; *104 students in the class sat for a standardized exam |
| Matriculation Summary | Students to four-year colleges 100% | DEMOGRAPHICS: Students to four-year colleges 100% |
| Top Colleges | - | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 21 matriculations, 2021-2024; Northwestern University 18 matriculations, 2021-2024; New York University 15 matriculations, 2021-2024; University of Michigan 12 matriculations, 2021-2024; Indiana University 11 matriculations, 2021-2024; Wake Forest University 11 matriculations, 2021-2024; Washington University in St. Louis 10 matriculations, 2021-2024; Boston University 9 matriculations, 2021-2024; Duke University 8 matriculations, 2021-2024; Purdue University 8 matriculations, 2021-2024; University of Miami 8 matriculations, 2021-2024; University of Southern California 7 matriculations, 2021-2024; Northeastern University 7 matriculations, 2021-2024; Emory University 7 matriculations, 2021-2024; Harvard University 6 matriculations, 2021-2024 |
| States Represented | 18 | DEMOGRAPHICS: States Represented 18 |
| Countries Represented | 40 | DEMOGRAPHICS: Countries Represented 40 |
| Students of Color | 39 | DEMOGRAPHICS: Domestic Students of Color 39% |
| International Students | 25 | DEMOGRAPHICS: International Students 25% |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 30 | Financial Aid 133 students (30%) receive financial aid. |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Lake Forest Academy does not rank its students. | Due to the small class size of each graduating class, Lake Forest Academy does not rank its students. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | Lake Forest Academy does not rank its students. |
| Weighted Grades | No | LFA uses letter grades from A - F on an unweighted 4.0 scale. Grades A - D may have pluses and minuses. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | LFA uses letter grades from A - F on an unweighted 4.0 scale. Grades A - D may have pluses and minuses. | LFA uses letter grades from A - F on an unweighted 4.0 scale. Grades A - D may have pluses and minuses. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | boarding_and_day | boarding_and_day |
| Selectivity Category | selective | selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | meaningful_access | meaningful_access |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Profile states Lake Forest Academy serves boarding and day students in grades 9-12.; Admissions pressure metrics are not reported: no applicants, admitted count, admit rate, matriculated count, or yield rate.; Class of 2024 standardized-score context is strong: median SAT 1430 and median ACT 31, with 104 of 115 students sitting for a standardized exam.; Class of 2025 had five National Merit Semifinalists.; Academic program reports 24 AP courses, department-based admission to advanced/AP courses, and independent study after exhausting course offerings.; Testing policy is not reported in the college counseling section.; College counseling has a dedicated multi-person staff listed: Dean, Senior Associate Dean, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, and Registrar/Office Manager.; Student-body reach is global: 18 states, 40 countries, and 25% international students reported.; Access evidence includes $6.3 million in financial aid, but no financial-aid participation percentage or tuition-free share is reported.; College outcomes evidence is strong: 100% of students to four-year colleges and a 2021-2024 matriculation list including Northwestern, NYU, Michigan, WashU, Duke, USC, Emory, and Harvard. |