Excellent
#13 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 2% of private schools
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart
High School
760 E WESTLEIGH RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
8.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
8.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#13 of 716
In Lake Forest
#2 of 6
public schools
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Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart
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About Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is a private high school in Lake Forest, IL. Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart serves approximately 120 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- IL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 120 students, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.3:1 students to teachers, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart compares to the 7 public schools in Lake Forest, IL
Student Demographics
All Schools in Lake Forest
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (this school) | 8.6 |
| Cherokee Elem School | 8.8 |
| Deer Path Middle Sch East | 8.2 |
| Deer Path Middle Sch West | 8.4 |
| Sheridan Elem School | 8.8 |
| Lake Forest High School | 9.7 |
| Everett Elem School | 8.8 |
| Rondout Elem School | 9.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
760 E WESTLEIGH RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Lake Forest High School (rated 9.7/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Deerfield High School (rated 9.6/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Deerfield), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Highland Park High School (rated 9.4/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Highland Park), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lake Forest, see our Lake Forest schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LAKE FOREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Lake Forest | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Cherokee Elem School Lake Forest | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| SCHOOL OF ST MARY Lake Forest | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Deer Path Middle Sch East Lake Forest | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Deer Path Middle Sch West Lake Forest | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Sheridan Elem School Lake Forest | 2.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Wayne Thomas Elem School Highland Park | 2.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Lake Forest High School Lake Forest | 2.1 mi | 9.7 |
| Northwood Middle School Highland Park | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Oak Terrace Elem School Highwood | 2.6 mi | 8.3 |
| SCHOOL OF ST MARY UPPER GRADE CENTER Lake Forest | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Lake Bluff Middle School Lake Bluff | 2.9 mi | 8.5 |
| ARLYN DAY SCHOOL Highland Park | 2.8 mi | 8.0 |
| FOREST BLUFF SCHOOL Lake Bluff | 3.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Everett Elem School Lake Forest | 2.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Highland Park High School Highland Park | 3.3 mi | 9.4 |
| Deerfield High School Deerfield | 3.6 mi | 9.6 |
| Indian Trail Elem School Highland Park | 3.5 mi | 9.2 |
| Bannockburn School Bannockburn | 3.5 mi | 9.7 |
| Lake Bluff Elem Sch Lake Bluff | 3.6 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60045 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$225,551
Median Home Value
$899,200
Median Rent
$2,321/mo
Population
20,957
College Educated
81.2%
Homeownership
89.2%
Avg Commute
33.1 min
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Median Age
46.1
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|---|---|
| Bronzeville Scholastic HS Chicago, IL | 8.6 |
| WOLCOTT SCHOOL Chicago, IL | 8.6 |
| JOSEPHINUM ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART Chicago, IL | 8.5 |
| FUSION ACADEMY LP: CHICAGO- LINCOLN PARK Chicago, IL | 8.3 |
| Milford High School Campus Milford, IL | 8.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart
What grades does Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart serve?
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart?
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart rank in IL?
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart ranks #13 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart a private school?
Yes, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart a religious school?
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (847) 234-4300
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