About Us
| Welcome to Latin School of Chicago, one of the city's oldest and most respected independent schools. Since our founding in 1888, we have prided ourselves on providing a rigorous college-preparatory education. Though we have grown over the years from a class of 10 boys into a school of nearly 1,200 students from junior kindergarten through 12th grade, our commitment to academic rigor has never wavered. This commitment, coupled with our tradition of excellence and strong home-school partnerships, enable us to meet the unique needs of every student we serve. |
"Let curiosity be your guide and a growth mindset be your goal...this is the essence of the Latin experience." |
Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence.
Our vision for educational excellence is to reinforce the value of an exemplary liberal arts education that makes learning inquiry-based, personal and inclusive.
Our shared values of excellence, community and integrity affirm and define us. They serve as guideposts for all we do.
At a Glance
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Latin by the numbers
At a Glance
LATIN IS HOME TO STUDENTS FROM 45 CHICAGO ZIP CODES AND 15 SUBURBS. THIS YEAR'S NEW STUDENTS COME TO LATIN FROM 80 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS.
1,190
TOTAL STUDENTS
46%
IDENTIFY AS STUDENTS OF COLOR
12.3%
OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
100%
COLLEGE MATRICULATION
84%
teachers with advanced degrees
$5.2 million+
ALLOCATED FOR FINANCIAL AID
308
number of colleges and universities students were accepted to in the past five years