Glenwood Academy, Glenwood, IL
Glenwood School offers a residential and educational program serving boys and girls from grades 2-8. High school students either attend a local public school or a college-prep private school. The school’s mission is to serve low-income families, usually single parents. A social skills program is taught by houseparents while the Resource Program anchors the academic programs, as 65-75% of entering students require specific assistance to achieve at the appropriate grade level.
500 W. 187th Street
Glenwood, IL 60425
Tel: 708.754.0175
Web site: www.glenwoodschool.org
Key CORE Contact:
John Irwin, CEO
Ages/Grades Served: Grades 2-12
Age Limit Upon Enrollment: Beginning of 8th grade
Program Year: Year Round
Geographic Eligibility: Students must be from the Chicago metropolitan area
Total Residential Capacity: 300
Goal(s) Upon Graduation: Continuing education or military service
Year Founded: 1887