Beacon Academy
About the school
- Beacon Academy is an intentionally designed, independent, private high school serving Evanston, Chicago, and the suburbs. Teaching and learning at Beacon is informed by Montessori principles, independent school best practices, and a challenging IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum, blending experiential learning, entrepreneurial thinking, and in-depth disciplinary studies. Through an in-depth understanding of adolescent brain science, Beacon Academy enriches and prepares students for life through an empowering environment that fosters independence, choice, and curiosity. Beacon prepares students for higher-ed and beyond by helping them gain meaningful learning, real-world understanding, independence, and confidence. Beacon Academy celebrates intellectual, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity with a culture of acceptance that provides a safe and nurturing space for each student to feel known and valued.
- The academic day runs from 8:45am - 3:35pm.
- Campus is open Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm.
For Northwestern families
Special benefits
- Beacon Academy offers a 15% tuition discount to benefits-eligible faculty, staff and students of Northwestern University.
- Student applying must meet all admission requirements for enrollment
- Discount is renewable annually for the duration of employment and student enrollment.
- Other Fees: Discount applies to tuition only; families are responsible for non-tuition fees (e.g., application, activity fee, materials, trips).
- Applicants are eligible to apply for additional need based tuition through FACTS
Contact
Beacon Academy (Main Campus)
1674 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Beacon Academy (Arts Annex)
1026 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Email: admissions@beaconacademyil.org
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