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Cambridge Lakes Charter School
  • Public, Charter
  • PINGREE GROVE, IL
Charter School
Community Unit School District No. 300

Cambridge Lakes Charter School

  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • PK, K-12
  • PINGREE GROVE, IL
  • 12 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B minus
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C minus
    6. Administration
      C+
    7. Sports
      C minus
    8. Food
      C+
    9. Resources & Facilities
      C+
    cambridgelakescharterschool.net
    (847) 464-4300
    900 WESTER BLVD
    PINGREE GROVE, IL 60140
    About Cambridge Lakes Charter School...

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    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $0
    Interview Required
    No
    Required/Recommended Tests
    None
    From Cambridge Lakes Charter School

    Cambridge Lakes Charter School is a high-performing K-12 innovative school located in Pingree Grove, Illinois, in the Chicagoland area. Cambridge Lakes Charter School has an enrollment of over 650 students and offers a variety of traditional and blended learning programs. The inviting school facility is on a beautiful 15-acre campus with a newly constructed competition gym. We are a tuition-free public school of choice for students inside the District 300 boundary. We offer an extended academic day, with school hours from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Kindergarten offers a full-day program, also from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, with no additional charge for the full-day program – it is part of what we offer here at CLCS. Kindergarten has 18 students per homeroom.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    42%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    36%
    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1210
    6 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    5 responses
    AP Enrollment
    6%
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    S.T.E.M.

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    With the increase of technology and jobs related to technology in our world, we strive to prepare our students through the use of S.T.E.M. Students go beyond their standard subjects and apply them to real problems and applications that they will face in future situations. From engineering bridges to coding, our S.T.E.M. program helps ignite a passion for solving problems and creating structures.

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    Pingree Grove
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $98,299
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,772
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $270,900
    National
    $244,900
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 4 responses
    Poll
    25%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 4 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 4 responses
    • Spirit Week
      75%
    • field day
      25%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    834
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    20%
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 4 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 4 responses
    25%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 4 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    3 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    10:1
    Website
    cambridgelakespreschool.org
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
      Yes
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      Yes

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $44,195
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    20%
    50%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 4 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 4 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 4 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C minus
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,666 / year
    National
    $12,239
    50%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 4 responses
    0%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 4 responses
    25%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 4 responses

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