Lake Forest Academy
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What is the accreditation of Lake Forest Academy?

  • Secondary School Admission Test Board
  • Independent Schools Association of the Central States
  • National Association of Independent Schools
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the accreditation of Lake Forest Academy?

  • Secondary School Admission Test Board
  • National Association of Independent Schools (correct)
  • All of the above
  • Independent Schools Association of the Central States
  • What is the name of the unique dormitory at Lake Forest Academy?

  • Warner House
  • Atlass Hall
  • Ferry Hall Dormitory
  • McIntosh Cottage (correct)
  • What is the name of the unique dormitory that houses only nine girls in five rooms?

    <p>McIntosh Cottage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the academy's mascot "Caxy"?

    <p>Ancient Greek for &quot;frog&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the academy's mascot "Caxy"?

    <p>Ancient Greek for &quot;ribbit&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Lake Forest Academy is a co-educational college preparatory school for boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12.
    • The school is located in Lake Forest, Illinois, and enrolled 435 students from 13 states and 35 countries in the 2019-2020 academic year.
    • Lake Forest Academy was founded in 1857 as a Presbyterian boys preparatory school.
    • The school has a wooded 150-acre campus with over 30 buildings, including five dormitories and several athletic facilities.
    • The school is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools, Independent Schools Association of the Central States, and the Secondary School Admission Test Board.
    • Lake Forest Academy merged with Ferry Hall School in 1974 to form the coeducational Lake Forest Academy-Ferry Hall School, which later became Lake Forest Academy.
    • Approximately three-quarters of the faculty of Lake Forest Academy live on campus.
    • The school's dormitories are single-sex and include Atlass Hall, Warner House, Marshall Field House, McIntosh Cottage, and Ferry Hall Dormitory.
    • Lake Forest Academy has a variety of athletic facilities, including an ice arena, swimming pool, gymnasium, fitness center, tennis courts, and playing fields.
    • The school's campus also includes the Cressey Center for the Arts and the Stuart Center for Global Learning.
    • Lake Forest Academy is a college preparatory school in Lake Forest, Illinois.
    • It was founded in 1857 as the Lake Forest University.
    • It is a co-educational, boarding and day school.
    • The academy has a unique dormitory called McIntosh that houses only nine girls in five rooms.
    • The academy has a strong athletic tradition and offers various sports and non-team P.E. activities.
    • LFA is notable for not being a full member of the Illinois High School Association.
    • The academy's mascot is the "Caxy", which is ancient Greek for "ribbit".
    • LFA has several traditions including Move-Up Day, All-School Handshake, Field Day, and The House Cup.
    • Lake Forest Academy is well-recognized as one of the strongest college preparatory schools in the United States.
    • The campus has been used as a shooting location for several films.

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    Do you want to test your knowledge about Lake Forest Academy? Take this quiz to discover interesting facts about this co-educational college preparatory school located in Lake Forest, Illinois. From its founding in 1857 to its unique dormitories and strong athletic tradition, this quiz covers various aspects of Lake Forest Academy. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this renowned institution known for its academic excellence and beautiful campus.

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