I have a 2009 Fenwick graduate who thrived in the environment where teachers administrators and other students are there to help. Sure, your student is expected to work hard and is held accountable in areas of respect and discipline. However, I assure you the pride that your son or daughter will feel
... Read more on Graduation Day at a job well done makes the financial sacrifices pale in comparison to the education and experiences rec'd at Fenwick. On top of that, our student was offered a wonderful scholarship at a fine Midwestern college. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/13/09
As an alumna of Fenwick, I would be thrilled to send my children there, if it weren't for the ever-growing tuition. However, I believe that you get what you pay for, and the students at Fenwick are almost all successful and driven. Slacking and other misbehaving is not tolerated, which creates a healthy
... Read more and competitive learning environment. The teachers are dedicated, many having been there for 10, 20, 30+ years. The new building is amazing. I hope to be able to send my daughter there when she's ready for high school. Read less
Posted by a other on 07/17/09
Fenwick makes the list as one of the top prep schools in the county. The school is very challenging to their students and the environment is strict, including the dress code which still includes ties worn daily and blazers at assemblies. The accomplishments of Fenwick's alumni says much about the school's
... Read more success, which includes many Fortune 500 CEO's, a royal, top professional athletes, Pulitzer prize winners, and an astronaut... to just name a few. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/30/09
Fenwick is classified as one of the most elite prep schools within the Chicago area, both academically and athletically, and the school will accept any student regardless of race or religious affiliations without any prejudice, as long as that student is able to meet the testing cut off, which is very
... Read more competitive. However, the school is primarily made up of privileged students from Chicagoland, and poorer students will have a harder time fitting in. The traditional 'old money' prep-school model is still what Fenwick is all about, and the tuition cost is also deceptive. The $10,000 yearly is only a base- it does not cover, meals, sports, transportation, clubs etc. Realistically one should expect to pay more like $15,000+ a year. Socially, poorer students will also have a harder time keeping up with the general wealthier student body- who is accustomed to a certain life-style. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/29/09
Fenwick is a very prestigious school for all of Illinois, and it has has been one of the magnet prep schools for affluent families living in the Chicago area. Legacy, or what they like to call 'their Fenwick community' is a big part of the 'Fenwick experience'. The school expects alumni to give back
... Read more to Fenwick- which is continuing to fund their building expansions in Oak Park and supporting their posh River Forrest campus and priory. Young alumni have their own yachting excursions on Lake Michigan and expensive golfing packages. Ultimately, Fenwick is a very exclusive school, and unless you were born into that type of world, I wouldn't consider Fenwick a good fit for most students. The school's alumni have little patience for students and families who can't keep up intellectually and financially to Fenwick's very high standards. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/29/09
This is a great school if you are the sibling, son or daughter of a Fenwick grad. It's all about your relationship w/ the school. Other kids are outsiders. Also, if you are already an academic all-star, you will fit right in. There is not much time or energy spent on developing the talents of kids who
... Read more are not already great students or athletes. Also, the students are for the most part wealthy suburbanites and the school does very little in terms of service to the West Side community it borders. Not a great place if you are into the arts. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/15/09
Fenwick is an outstanding college prepatory high school. Students attending there can achieve any goals they have. The drama teacher favors boys and affluent families who tend to get the best parts in the plays.
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
I had my two boys test to get into Fenwick and was very proud of them when they got in - one in all honors courses. They have not felt any prejudism either. When my first son needed tutoring, he got it. he needed to make the effort to get to the tutoring. Teachers had after school test prep. classes
... Read more etc... A friend of the family got in through their scholarship program. We are all Latino and believe that diversity should come from being able to test in - otherwise academic standards are sacrificed. My son is a proud first generation alumni of Fenwick and my son is a proud freshman in honor courses. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/19/09
I believe Fenwick would be a bargain at twice the price, although it does have issues in many ways. I have almost always been impressed with the quality of teachers and administration. If you and your child desire a challenging and competitive environment this may be the school for you.
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Posted by a parent on 03/09/09
A truly exception and top-ranked preparatory school. Students matriculate to the best colleges, are surrounded by a talented and affluent student body, and the school has highly successful and accomplished alumni. Princely Count Vitus Sebastian Barbaro, Baron dell'Albergo is among Fenwick's distinguished
... Read more alumni. One would not really be able to find a better preparatory school in the Chicago area for the price ot it's tuition. Read less
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