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LFA offers a transformative boarding school experience through a culture of participation characterized by rigorous academics, a global outlook and Midwestern values.
LFA's culture of participation is evident in every aspect of our vibrant boarding environment. Both day and boarding students are given the chance to meet new challenges with openness and curiosity, and develop the confidence to stretch beyond comfort zones.
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Grades 9-12
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27 Varsity Sports
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13 States and 35 Countries & Territories
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150 Acre Campus
LFA is a home away from home.
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On Friday, November 1, Lake Forest Academy launched the public phase of the Inspire and Invest Initiative to strengthen LFA’s endowment during the annual Cornerstone Society and Richards & Tremain Society celebration.
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On October 19, 2019, LFA installed José M. De Jesús as LFA's 30th Head of School during an investiture ceremony in the Reid Courtyard.
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7 p.m. in the Little Theater
Distinctive Programs
Students own their education at LFA. They can take courses in Biochemistry Research, Web Development, and Human Rights, as they complete a 4-year program designed to prepare them for college and beyond.
