Lake Forest Academy

Lake Forest Academy (LFA) is a private boarding high school located in Lake Forest, Illinois, USA, founded in 1857. The school is renowned for its excellent academic performance, rich extracurricular activities, and strong sense of community, attracting outstanding students from all over the world.

School Advantages:

1. **Excellent Location:** Situated in the affluent northern suburbs of Chicago, it is safe and convenient, just a half-hour drive from Chicago Airport. Both the University of Chicago and Northwestern University are nearby.

2. **Strong Computer Science Program:** The school offers multiple computer science-related courses, including AP Computer Science, aiming to cultivate students' in-depth understanding and practical skills in this field.

3. **Outstanding Science Education:** The school's Science Olympiad team consistently performs exceptionally well in state rankings. LFA's Science Olympiad consistently ranks among the top 10 in Illinois.

4. **Strong Sports Programs:** Particularly outstanding in ice hockey and swimming, the school teams frequently win awards in national competitions, and some graduates have joined the NHL (National Hockey League).

5. **School Year Abroad (SYA) Program:** LFA participates in the School Year Abroad (SYA) program, an academic program designed for high school students to study abroad for one year in countries such as China, Italy, France, and Spain.

Lake Forest Academy, founded in 1857, is located in the affluent suburb of Lake Forest, over 30 miles north of Chicago, and is part of the greater Chicago area. It's only a 30-minute drive from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, making it easier for students to be admitted to prestigious Chicago-area universities like Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. It's suitable for students who want to avoid the fierce competition of high schools in the northeastern United States. The school's location is a National Historic Landmark. The campus covers 150 acres and is covered by forest. The boarding student ratio is 50%. The school offers 24 AP courses, 27 different sports programs, and over 60 different clubs. The school has established Global Programs, a two-year plan where courses allow all students the opportunity to further personalize and deepen their global education at the school. Examples include the Global Water Challenge course and the Exploration and Study of Global Happiness course. It also features a Seminar Program, which annually focuses on a core issue and provides opportunities to guide each student in developing insights into community engagement, leadership, health, and self. For instance, junior seminars encourage students to explore personal values; senior seminars focus on the college application process (first semester) and life after LFA (second semester).

Lake Forest Academy 6.16 Event Recap:
Niche National Ranking #13
Niche Illinois Ranking #1
Last year, a total of 6 Chinese students were admitted, 3 male and 3 female.
High matriculation rate to Northwestern University.
Strong school in Computer Science.
Science Olympiad State Ranking #1

Lake Forest Academy has consistently maintained a 100% undergraduate admission rate. The school employs four full-time college application advisors, all of whom previously served as university admissions officers. This background allows them to provide highly targeted advice and guidance to students. Each year, Lake Forest Academy hosts visits from representatives of over 200 universities and colleges worldwide.

Graduates of Lake Forest Academy are frequently admitted to top universities such as Stanford University, Yale University, Harvard University, the University of Chicago, the University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University, and Duke University.