Walsh Academy,

6935 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714

Located at 6935 West Touhy Avenue in Niles, Illinois, Walsh Academy is a secondary school that provides authentic and experiential learning opportunities in a structured and caring educational environment. Every student at Walsh Academy is given the chance to develop strong relationships with both teachers and peers, grounded in mutual respect.

Principal and Director of Educational Services, Ann Craig, invites you to join the Walsh Academy community, where special education students are prepared for high-demand trades and college readiness. The school's unique staffing model ensures that each classroom has a special education teacher, social worker, and paraprofessional to provide individualized attention and guidance to students facing challenges such as learning disabilities, autism, or childhood trauma.

At Walsh Academy, students follow a curriculum that combines high school academics with career technical education (CTE) courses and social emotional learning (SEL). The school's focus on social emotional learning helps students manage frustrations and navigate stressful situations, both in academics and in life.

The career technical education program at Walsh Academy offers structured and supported employment opportunities through experiential learning, with a pathway to high-paying trade careers. The school is grateful for the support of its community, which allows them to expand programs and provide essential resources for students and faculty.

Named after Chuck Walsh, a former resident of Maryville Academy who went on to a successful career in sports ownership, Walsh Academy continues to uphold his legacy of providing vocational skills and opportunities for success. Join the Walsh Academy community in shaping the futures of students and changing lives in immeasurable ways.