The Willows Academy
- Grades: 6-12
- Student Enrollment: 223
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- Address
- 1012 E Thacker St
- Des Plaines, IL 60016
- Phone
- (847) 824-6900
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School Description
The Willows Academy enrolls 223 middle and high school students from grades 6-12. It is located in Des Plaines, IL, which is a highly populated city with a median household income of $53,638.
School Operational Details
- Enrolls Only Female Students
School Days and Hours
- School Days Per Year: 180
- School Hours Per Day: 7
School Religious Orientation
- Roman CatholicArchdiocese of Chicago, IL
School Associations
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS)
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Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 223
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.4Full-Time Teachers: 22Part-Time Teachers: 3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 9.5
- Percent Minority Students: 19.7%
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: - (-)
- Females: 223 (100.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | 14 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 13.5% |
| White | 179 | 80.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 15 | 6.7% |
| 7th Grade | 27 | 12.1% |
| 8th Grade | 28 | 12.6% |
| 9th Grade | 26 | 11.7% |
| 10th Grade | 32 | 14.3% |
| 11th Grade | 47 | 21.1% |
| 12th Grade | 48 | 21.5% |
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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