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Testimonials

  • “Since attending Altus Academy, my daughter has unlocked her full potential. She is motivated to learn and is getting the attention she needs.”

    — Parent

  • “We believe strongly in the mission of Altus Academy and want to help in an ongoing way.”

    — Donor

  • “Altus does a great job of preparing their students for high school and we are so lucky to work with them. We want all of their 8th graders!”

    — High school Admissions Director

1 M+

Awarded in High School Scholarships

10:1 

Student-to-Teacher Ratio

 $0 

Tuition Fees

1-8 

Grades

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High School Acceptances

  • DEPAUL COLLEGE PREP

  • WHITNEY YOUNG MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL

  • FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL

  • LANE TECH COLLEGE PREP

  • NAZARETH ACADEMY

  • UIC COLLEGE PREP

  • NORTHRIDGE COLLEGE PREP

  • SAINT PATRICK PATRICK HIGH SCHOOL

FAQs

  • The cost to educate a student at Altus Academy is about $12,000 per student per year. Altus covers this cost so that students can attend tuition-free. Parents are still encouraged to contribute with what they can when they can.

  • Classes start at 8am and end at 3pm

  • Altus goes through a rigorous process each year to ensure that our curriculum helps every student succeed academically

  • At Altus every child gets the support they need to succeed academically. If your child needs extra help we have tutors that work one on one with them.

    Altus also cares about every child’s emotional well being. We have a counselor at the school that every child can go to if they need someone to talk to.

If you have any more questions, please give us a call @ 312.374.3148

FOCUS AREAS

ACADEMIC

The content of study and the learning strategies and skills that will prepare our studnets for admittance to and sucess in college preparatory high schools, colleges, and life.

MORAL

The understanding of objective moral reality and the development of a strong moral character based on the learning and practice of human virtue.

PHYSICAL

The true source, purpose, and beauty of our physical nature in the context of our human dignity as persons and the respectful recognition of this dignity in our relationship with others.

INTELLECTUAL

The acquisition of knowledge and the development and practice of the analytical and critical thinking skills that will enable our students to be self-directed, lifelong learners capable of discerning the truth.

SPIRITUAL

The recognition and development of our relationship with God and how that relationship informs the discovery and development of the unique vocation of each of our students to serve God and others.

Altus Academy is a private, independent, nonprofit, elementary school that provides a tuition-free college preparatory education for families. We aim to serve students from historical minority groups, low-income households, first-generation college graduate households, and some of the most challenging neighborhoods and communities in the Chicago area.

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