NORTH SHORE ACADEMY

North Shore Academy is a public school that is part of the TrueNorth Educl Cooprtv 804 school district, located in Highland Park, IL with about 95 students. With about 13 teachers, North Shore Academy 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.

North Shore Academy, located in Highland Park, Illinois, is a therapeutic day school operated by the North Suburban Special Education District (NSSED). It is designed to serve students in grades K-12 who have significant emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities that cannot be fully addressed in a traditional public school setting. The academy emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating intensive clinical support—such as individual and group therapy—with a structured academic curriculum to help students develop the social-emotional skills necessary for success.

The school is known for its focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and therapeutic environment where individualized education plans (IEPs) are central to the student experience. By maintaining small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, North Shore Academy provides personalized attention that fosters both personal growth and academic progress. Ultimately, the school aims to help students stabilize their emotional health, build resilience, and transition back to their home school districts whenever possible.

For more information, contact North Shore Academy at (847) 831-0603 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.