Our Schools
Pre-School, Kindergarten, Grade School, Middle School, and High School
NORTH CAMPUS
The North Campus houses grades 7-12. We offer a student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 which provides more opportunities for student-teacher interaction and individual attention to each student.
Schlarman Academy North Campus provides 11 clubs and organizations plus 15 varsity sports are offered to students. Over 95% of high school students are involved in at least 1 co-curricular activity. Schlarman Academy has a mandatory-random drug testing program for extra-curricular activities.
Our outstanding college-prep curriculum includes both Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Dual enrollment classes, which enable our students to earn both high school and tuition-free college credit, are available through Danville Area Community College.
SOUTH CAMPUS
Schlarman Academy (grades K-6) currently has an average K-6 class size of 19.8. The elementary curriculum includes computerized reading and math instruction to enhance daily instruction. The individualized, self-paced programs are monitored quarterly to guide growth. All students receive weekly instruction in Art, Music, P.E. and Computers.
At the grade school level, our extracurricular activities give students ample opportunity for social enrichment and growth. We encourage students to practice the Gospel values in all their interactions. For our 5th-8th grade students, we offer opportunities for participation in eight sports, five clubs, Band, and Chorus.
Schlarman Academy is fully accredited by AdvancEd and is a member of the National Catholic Education Association, the Illinois Elementary School Association, and the Illinois High School Association.
Schlarman Academy
Schlarman Academy seeks to offer both quality Catholic education and Christian formation. Our staff is comprised of professional and experienced teachers, including specialists in computers, music, art, and physical education. For those families who need additional care beyond the normal school day, we offer both Pre-Care and After-Care.
Pre-Care begins at 7 a.m. and is open to all Pre-School-8th grade students. It is supervised by a faculty member. The After-Care program, open until 5:30 p.m., is supervised by an experienced child care provider. It is open to all Kindergarten to 8th grade students and to Pre-School students in the afternoon classes. Both programs are provided for a nominal fee per day.
Our History
In the early 1940’s, Danville area Catholics sensed a need for a Catholic high school. Approval for the school was secured from Bishop Joseph H. Schlarman.
In 1945, while a site was being secured, the first high school class of 39 students began its freshman year in a specially prepared area of St. Patrick’s Grade School. In April 1946, officials purchased the W. G. Hartshorn estate (called Greystone) at Vermilion Street and Winter Avenue. The mansion had landscaped lawns, a greenhouse and other buildings on 13 acres. Five more acres were purchased, which gave the school frontage on Lake Vermilion.
On Sept. 16, 1946, the school officially opened in its present location with more than 100 freshmen and sophomores. Over the past sixty-four years over 4,000 students have graduated from Schlarman High School and Schlarman Academy.
During the years, a new classroom wing was added and many other changes were made.
The students and athletic teams became known as the Hilltoppers — referring to the fact that the campus sits on the highest geographical point in Danville.
In July of 2011, the Vermilion County Catholic grade schools, Holy Family, St. Mary’s, and St. Paul’s, consolidated with Schlarman High School to form Schlarman Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade school on two campuses.
The South Campus, located at 1307 N. Walnut Street in Danville, Illinois, houses grades Pre-K through 6. The North Campus, located at 2112 N. Vermilion Street, in Danville, Illinois, houses grades 7-12.
The school was named Schlarman High School in honor of the Most Rev. J.H. Schlarman, Bishop of the Peoria Diocese, who supported the purchase and was recognized as one of the top administrators of the Catholic Church in the country. Schlarman died in 1951 at age 72.
SOUTH CAMPUS PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM
The focus of preschool is to help children develop physically (large and small motor skills), as well as develop a general readiness with letter and number recognition which will expand into reading. Emotional and social growth and language development are developed through play and song.
Our Pre-School offers:
- A faith-based, Catholic pre-school program.
- A focus on the whole child, including social and academic skills.
- Hands-on learning experiences that include activities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).
- Full or half-day programs.
- Three or five day a week options for attendance.
- Child care before and after school starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. (included in the cost of tuition for pre-school students).
- A hot lunch program for full day students (included in the cost of tuition).
Schlarman Academy offers pre-school classes for 3 and 4 year old children. If you are interested in our pre-school program, please contact the school for more information on how this program will work for you.
