Academy students engage in a rigorous curriculum within specialized facilities, equipped with the latest learning resources and cutting-edge technology tailored to each program's focus. Each U-46 high school offers an academy program with a distinct emphasis, designed to nurture students' talents and interests.

Students enrolled in the program must complete both program-specific and graduation-required courses. The program-specific courses required will vary depending on the academy your student is part of.

For more information about each academy, please visit the school's website linked below.

The five academies are:

• Bartlett High School --- Science, Engineering and Technology Academy
• Elgin High School --- International Baccalaureate (previously the Gifted and Talented Academy)
• Larkin High School --- Visual and Performing Arts Academy
• South Elgin High School --- BEACON Academy of Media & Digital Arts
• Streamwood High School --- Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Action, and Design (LEAD)