Best Special Needs Schools in Niles, Illinois (2026)

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The Charles H. Walsh Sr. Academy & Career Tech High School

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Niles, IL • Grades 9-12 & up to 22 • 5:1 ratio

The Charles H. Walsh Sr. Academy & Career Tech High School (Walsh Academy) is a state-of-the-art, ISBE-approved non-public therapeutic day high school located in Niles, Illinois, serving students throughout the Greater Chicago area. Operating under the Maryville Academy organizational legacy dating to 1883 and opening its cutting-edge campus in 2023, Walsh Academy empowers students ages 14 to 22 (grades 9 through 12 and transition) who experience emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Walsh Academy uniquely integrates rigorous academic instruction and trauma-informed social-emotional learning with hands-on Career and Technical Education (CTE). Students gain certified vocational training in trades including HVAC, automotive technology, carpentry, culinary arts, graphic arts, coding, and welding, graduating with accredited high school diplomas, industry certifications, and tangible career readiness.