Alternative High School for 15-20 year olds seeking a high school diploma and career and college readiness!
McKinley Lakeside Leaderhsip Academy, a Youth Connection Charter School, is an accredited high school located in the heart of the City of Chicago in the Bronzeville area.
06/04/2026
We have already started recruiting students for the upcoming school year! If know of any young people ages 16 to 21 that need to earn a high school diploma, please refer them to McKinley Lakeside Leadership Academy! Simply scan the QR code, complete the application, and we will do the rest!
Senior Luncheon is today. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Program will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m.
Check you email for the address or call the school at (312) 949-5010.
05/22/2026
Congrats to Mr. Joiner, the bowling team and the volleyball team on your awards today at the ASN Sports Banquet.
Joiner - Coach of Year
Bowling Team - 1st place Trophy
Volleyball Team - 1st Place Trophy
Congrats to the Basketball Team that finished 3rd in the League!
05/14/2026
It’s Spirit Week, and today’s theme is Teacher/Student Swap Day! Our staff went all out dressing like our scholars! Lawd, help us! 😂
Tomorrow is Black & Gold Day. We can’t wait to see what’s next!
05/13/2026
It’s Spirit Week and today’s theme was Pajama Day! Our staff and scholars rocked!
Tomorrow is Teacher/Student Swap Day. We can’t wait to see what’s next!
05/12/2026
It’s Spirit Week and today’s theme was All Things Disney! Our staff and scholars rocked!
Tomorrow is Pajama Day! We can’t wait to see what’s next!
05/11/2026
It’s Spirit Week and today’s theme was Blackout/Whiteout or Black/White! Doc and her team rocked their black and white!
Tomorrow is All Things Disney! We can’t wait to see what’s next!
Thanks, Ms. Alexander for bringing Prom Girls Rock to MLLA!
05/10/2026
Happy birthday to our staff and students that have birthdays in the month of May!
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |