Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Howard Area Leadership Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Howard Area Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The mission of Howard Area Leadership Academy is to provide rigorous opportunities for students to gain the skills needed to transition to employment, college or other forms of higher education.
- Guiding Principles: Higher Learning
- No Excuses
- See it Through
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Area Leadership Academy's ranking?
Howard Area Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Howard Area Leadership Academy?
The application deadline for Howard Area Leadership Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Howard Area Leadership Academy located?
Howard Area Leadership Academy is located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Rogers Park.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Howard Area Leadership Academy is Pactt Learning Center (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Family Matters School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little People Day Care & Kindergarten (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-3 | 12 students
7731 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-6011
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Daycare / Preschool
7428 N Rogers Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
2053 W Howard St
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 692-9856
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students
Sports: 9
All-girls (Catholic)
7416 N Ridge Blvd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 764-5715
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students
Sports: 9
All-girls (Catholic)
7416 N Ridge Blvd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 764-5715
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-11 | 132 students
All-boys (Jewish)
2756 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0340
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-3 | 12 students
7731 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-6011
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 135 students
Islamic
7045 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1120 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Daycare / Preschool
7428 N Rogers Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
2053 W Howard St
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 692-9856
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS | 140 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
6969 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 973-0771
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 135 students
Islamic
7045 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-8274
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1120 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5801 Westview Ln
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8100
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8100
9205.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 S Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-1600
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-1600
9205.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
670 Crescent Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
9205.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Jackson Dr
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6600
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6600
9205.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Sheehan Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5220
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5220
9206 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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