School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
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Matriculation
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Academics
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Extracurriculars
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Geo & Community
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Reviews
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The Willows Academy is an independent college preparatory school that empowers young women to strive for academic and moral excellence and a lifelong commitment to service based on the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirituality of Opus Dei.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$21,000
Enrollment
225
International Students
18%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
60%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
AP
10
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
20
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2014-2017)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #4 | Stanford University | 1 + |
| #4 | University of Chicago | 1 + |
| #12 | Northwestern University | 1 + |
| #18 | University of Notre Dame | 1 + |
| #41 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 1 + |
| #57 | George Washington University | 1 + |
| LAC #29 | United States Air Force Academy | 1 + |
Academics
AP Scores
(2019) Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
(10)|
Chemistry
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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European History
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Chemistry
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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European History
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United States History
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English Literature and Composition
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Sports
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Athletics
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Dance
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Soccer
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Softball
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Athletics
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Dance
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(18)|
STEM Club
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Service Club
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Pro-Life Club
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Book Club
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Tea Club
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Yearbook Club
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STEM Club
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Service Club
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Pro-Life Club
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Book Club
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Tea Club
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Yearbook Club
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French Club
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Spanish Club
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Ukrainian Club
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Gardening Club
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Drawing Club
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Art Club
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Dance Club
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Girls for Change Club
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Respect Life Club
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Culinary Club
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Film Club
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Action Dance Club
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Arts
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Chamber Choir
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Choir
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Digital Photography
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Art
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about The Willows Academy
Tell me a bit about The Willows Academy.
The Willows Academy is All-girls private day school located in Illinois, US. It was founded 1974 , and currently has about 225 students, 18.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://willowsacademy.org.
For more official information, please visit http://willowsacademy.org.
Does The Willows Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
The Willows Academy is offering 10 AP courses.
The Willows Academy also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
The Willows Academy also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Willows Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2014-2017, some students attended Stanford University, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Notre Dame and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
What is the application requirement for The Willows Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Willows Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for The Willows Academy?
The day tuition for The Willows Academy in 2024 is
$21,000 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at info@willowsacademy.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at info@willowsacademy.org .
Where is The Willows Academy located?
The Willows Academy is located in the State of Illinois of USA. The closest major city is Chicago, which is about 17 miles away from school. Most families can choose O‘Hare International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Willows Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Willows Academy is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Willows Academy has been favorited by 8 users.
Also The Willows Academy has been favorited by 8 users.
How do I complete an application for The Willows Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Willows Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Willows Academy’s official site: http://willowsacademy.org or call them at 847-824-6900.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Willows Academy’s official site: http://willowsacademy.org or call them at 847-824-6900.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Willows Academy?
Yes, here are few:
Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy, Our Lady Of Destiny School and St. Zachary Elementary School.
The closest major city is Chicago. You can find out more schools near Chicago here.
The closest major city is Chicago. You can find out more schools near Chicago here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Willows Academy?
The overall rating for The Willows Academy is B-.
The section ratings of The Willows Academy are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Willows Academy are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Chicago, located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Illinois, is one of the largest and most vibrant cities in the U.S. Known for its iconic skyline, the city boasts architectural marvels such as the Willis Tower and John Hancock Center. Chicago is also home to world-class museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, famous for its extensive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. With a rich cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and a legacy in jazz and blues music, Chicago stands as a hub of history, culture, and innovation.
Population (2022)
2,853,114
Cost of Living
Higher than average 22%
Nearby Airport
O‘Hare International Airport
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