Facts & Figures - Lake Forest Academy

Facts & Figures - Lake Forest Academy
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Lake Forest Academy was founded in 1857, and Ferry Hall in 1869. The schools merged in 1974 and has been co-educational ever since.
LFA is situated on a wooded 150 acre campus, and is made up of 30+ buildings, including dormitories and athletics facilities.
Lake Forest Academy is located 30 miles from Chicago, and 21 miles away from O'Hare International Airport.
19 states
40 countries and territories
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452 students
LFA is a co-educational college preparatory boarding and day school.
Half of the LFA student body lives on campus.
Boarding students:
50%
,
Day students:
50%
Students come from near and far.
International students:
22%
, Domestic students of color:
44%
100% of LFA students attend college after graduation.
Average class size: 12 students
6:1 student to faculty ratio.
24 Advanced placement classes.
133 students (30%) receive financial aid.
Over $6.3 million awarded in financial aid annually.
Approximately $79.5 million endowment.