BARBARA A SIZEMORE CAMPUS

Barbara A Sizemore Campus is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 257 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 12 teachers, Barbara A Sizemore Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Barbara A. Sizemore Academy is a public charter school located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is named in honor of Barbara A. Sizemore, a pioneering educator and the first African American woman to head a major school system in the United States. True to her legacy of academic rigor and advocacy for equity, the campus emphasizes a strong foundation in core academics, aiming to provide a high-quality educational experience that empowers students to achieve excellence in both their studies and their personal development.

As part of the Distinctive Schools network, the campus is known for its focus on a student-centered, personalized learning approach. The school environment is designed to be nurturing and culturally responsive, integrating social-emotional learning with academic instruction to help students navigate challenges and build character. By fostering a collaborative community of teachers, families, and students, Barbara A. Sizemore Academy strives to close the achievement gap and prepare its graduates for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

For more information, contact Barbara A Sizemore Campus at (773) 651-1661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.