Overview
Elgin Academy, chartered in 1839, is proud of its history as the oldest coeducational, non-sectarian college preparatory school west of the Allegheny Mountains. It has been from its founding an independent school dedicated to a classical curriculum, the development of high moral character and a true spirit of community. We serve Preschool through Grade 12 students from Elgin, Barrington, St. Charles, Dundee, Algonquin and 35 other communities.
Matriculation
Academics
Extracurricular Activities
Community
Reviews
Chinese Student Mgmt
Day S. Grades: PreSchool-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Tuition:
$31,560
# of Students:
330
Teacher:Student:
1:7
International Student:
10%
AP Courses:
19
Endowment:
N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree:
79%
SAT:
1306/1600
#161 USA Boarding School
School Gallery (27)
Matriculation (2016-2020)
| 3 | Stanford University | 1 |
| 7 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 |
| 10 | Duke University | 1 |
| 10 | Northwestern University | 1 |
| 13 | Brown University | 1 |
| 13 | Vanderbilt University | 1 |
| 15 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 |
| 18 | Columbia University | 1 |
| 18 | University of Notre Dame | 1 |
| 20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 |
| 22 | Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
| 22 | Emory University | 1 |
| 25 | New York University | 1 |
| 25 | University of Michigan | 1 |
| 29 | University of Florida | 1 |
| 29 | Wake Forest University | 1 |
| 32 | Tufts University | 1 |
| 32 | University of California: Santa Barbara | 1 |
| 6 | Carleton College | 1 |
| 6 | United States Naval Academy | 1 |
AP Courses
Total 19
| Calculus BC | English Language and Composition | English Literature and Composition |
| French Language and Culture | Biology | Chemistry |
| Calculus AB | Psychology | United States History |
| Environmental Science | Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | Comparative Government and Politics |
| Macroeconomics | United States Government and Politics | Art History |
| Music Theory | Studio Art: 2-D Design | Research |
| Seminar |
AP Scores
In the year of 2016 - 2020, students took
AP exams,
73% resulted in scores of 3+
Arts
Total
10
| Chorus | Music | Theater |
| 2D Studio Art | Ceramics | Drawing |
| Painting | Portfolio | Video |
| 2D Art |
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total
14
| Service Project Club | Spanish Club | Video Club |
| Business Club | Car Club | Makers Club |
| Outspoken Poetry Club | Badminton Club | Climbing Club |
| Disc Club | Fishing Club | Stitch Club |
| Gaming Club | Artisan Craft Club |
Data Source
FindingSchool's data comes from enthusiastic users, school officials, invited consultants and public data.
Contact Info
| Website |
| https://www.elginacademy.org/international |
| Address |
| 350 Park St, Elgin, IL 60120 |
| Phone Number |
| 847-695-0300 |
| kkruse@elginacademy.org |
| State/Provience |
| Illinois |
Basic Info
| Year Founded |
| 1839 |
| Campus Size |
| 18 acres |
Application Info
| Deadline |
| Rolling |
| School Code |
|
TOEFL:4093 ISEE:141760 |
| Interview |
| Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China |
| Pre Interview |
| No Requirement |
| Other Accepted Scores |
| iTEP, SLATE, ISEE |
| # of Chinese Students |
| 10 |
| Grades open for Chinese Students |
| 6 -12 |
Brief Reviews
Total 4
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5.0
/ 5
-
Detailed Reviews
Total 0
-
Overall
0.0 / 5 -
Academics
0.0 / 5 -
Campus
0.0 / 5 -
Student Life
0.0 / 5 -
Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 -
Transportation
0.0 / 5
Q&A
Total 5
