"Graduating leaders of noble character who serve others." Marine Leadership Academy is a Level 1 Chicago Public School under the Service Leadership Network. We are affiliated with the United States Marine Corps JROTC program and are currently the only 7-12 grade MCJROTC Academy in the country. Through our core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment, we build young men and women of noble character who are prepared for post-secondary success and a life of service. Students and staff at MLA believe that through discipline, service and hard work we can achieve anything.