Quick Facts about Roycemore School

■ Founded in 1915

■ Average Class Size–18

■ Student/Teacher Ratio–8:1


Mission

It is the mission of Roycemore School to inspire excellence and celebrate individuality. The School prepares students for college education and for responsible citizenship in a global society.

Enrollment

Approximately 250 students, in Junior Kindergarten (age 3) through 12th grade

Financial Aid

49% of students receive some need-based financial aid
3% of students receive merit-based scholarships

Faculty & Administration

34 teachers & 7 administrators; 22 Master’s Degrees, 1 PhD

Facilities

25 classrooms
art studios
2 pottery kilns
Lower School library
Middle/Upper School library
computer lab with 14 work stations
Lower School playground
cafeteria
science labs

Academics

In the last five years, among 96 graduates:
15 National Merit Commended Students
37 Semi-Finalist and Finalist AP Scholars
74% of scores at highly qualified or higher
22 Illinois State Scholars
17 Northwestern University option students

College Placement

100% college acceptance

Diversity

(as of November 2006)
31% students of color
11% Multi-Racial and Other
11% African American
7% Asian American
2% Hispanic

55% boys, 45% girls

38% from Chicago, 34% from Evanston and 28% from surrounding suburbs