ALLENDALE SCHOOL

Allendale School is a Title I public high school that is part of the CHSD 117 school district, located in Lake Villa, IL with about 30 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. With about 4 teachers, Allendale School has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Allendale School, located at 600 E Grand Ave in Lake Villa, Illinois, is a specialized educational facility operated by Allendale Association. The school is designed to serve students with significant emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges who require a more structured and therapeutic environment than a traditional public school setting can provide. By integrating academic instruction with comprehensive clinical support, the school aims to help students regain the stability and skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive educational settings.

The curriculum at Allendale School is highly individualized, focusing on both core academic development and social-emotional growth. Students benefit from small class sizes, a high ratio of staff to students, and access to a multidisciplinary team that includes therapists, counselors, and special education teachers. Through this holistic approach, the school emphasizes trauma-informed care and behavioral interventions, empowering students to overcome obstacles, improve their self-regulation, and achieve personal and academic milestones in a safe, supportive environment.

For more information, contact Allendale School at (847) 245-6322 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.