The Charles H. Walsh Sr. Academy & Career Tech High School
Grades and ages
Grades 9-12 & up to 22
Student-teacher ratio
5:1
Tuition
100% District Funded via IEP Placement / ISBE Approved Rates
About The Charles H. Walsh Sr. Academy & Career Tech High School
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.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Grades 9-12
- Vocational / CTE
- Transition (18-22)
- High School (9-12)
- Young Adult (18-22)
Learning needs supported
- Autism (ASD)
- Learning Disabilities
- Other Health Impairments
Specialties
- Emotional & Behavioral Challenges
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ADHD & Executive Functioning
- Learning Disabilities
- Career & Technical Transition Needs
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Individual & Group Clinical Psychotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Behavioral Support
- Vocational & Transition Counseling
- Career Placement & Apprenticeship Coaching
Programs
Programs at The Charles H. Walsh Sr. Academy & Career Tech High School
Other programs and supports
- Individual & Group Clinical Psychotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Behavioral Support
- Vocational & Transition Counseling
- Career Placement & Apprenticeship Coaching
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- ISBE Approved Non-Public Special Education High School
- Cognia Accredited
Tuition and funding
Tuition: 100% District Funded via IEP Placement / ISBE Approved Rates
- Public School Placement (IEP / District Funded)
- ISBE 14-7.02 Special Education Placement
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Location and directions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Charles H. Walsh Sr. Academy & Career Tech High School
What vocational trades and technical courses are offered at Walsh Academy?
Walsh Academy features custom-built, modern trade labs offering hands-on certification pathways in HVAC, automotive repair, carpentry/construction, culinary arts, graphic arts, digital design, computer coding, and welding.
Who is eligible to attend Walsh Academy?
Walsh Academy serves high school students and young adults ages 14 to 22 with IEPs who benefit from small class sizes, intensive therapeutic support, and career-focused vocational training alongside standard academic coursework.
How is tuition funded for students attending Walsh Academy?
Tuition and specialized transportation are 100% covered by placing public school districts through the IEP placement process under Illinois Section 14-7.02 rules for approved non-public therapeutic schools.
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