GATEWAY SCHOOL

Gateway School is a Title I public high school that is part of the CHSD 117 school district, located in Lake Villa, IL with about 4 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Gateway School, located at 1625 Deep Lake Rd in Lake Villa, Illinois, is a therapeutic day school operated by the Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL). The school serves students from kindergarten through high school who have been identified with emotional or behavioral disabilities. The facility is specifically designed to provide a highly structured, supportive environment for students who require intensive social-emotional and behavioral interventions that may not be available in a traditional general education setting.

The educational approach at Gateway focuses on integrating rigorous academics with comprehensive therapeutic support. The school employs a multidisciplinary team—including special education teachers, social workers, psychologists, and behavior interventionists—to help students develop coping strategies, interpersonal skills, and self-regulation techniques. By maintaining small class sizes and personalized learning plans, the school aims to help students achieve academic success while working toward the long-term goal of transitioning back to their home school districts whenever possible.

For more information, contact Gateway School at (847) 838-7679 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.