ARBOR ACADEMY

Arbor Academy is a public school that is part of the TrueNorth Educl Cooprtv 804 school district, located in Highland Park, IL with about 23 students. With about 8 teachers, Arbor Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 2:1. 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.

Arbor Academy, located at 776 Red Oak Lane in Highland Park, Illinois, is a specialized educational institution recognized for its focus on therapeutic and supportive learning environments. The school primarily serves students who require a highly individualized approach to education, often catering to those with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges that may not be fully addressed in a traditional public school setting. By maintaining small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, the academy fosters a close-knit community that prioritizes personal development and academic progress in tandem.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be flexible and adaptive, blending core academic standards with robust social-emotional learning (SEL) programs. The staff at Arbor Academy typically includes a multidisciplinary team—including educators, therapists, and counselors—who collaborate to create tailored behavioral plans and academic pathways for each student. The ultimate goal of the academy is to equip students with the coping mechanisms, academic skills, and self-advocacy tools necessary to successfully transition back into mainstream educational environments or to prepare for life beyond the classroom.

For more information, contact Arbor Academy at (847) 831-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.