GOUDY TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY

Goudy Technology Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 717 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Goudy Technology Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Goudy Technology Academy, located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, is a public PK-8 school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. True to its name, the school places a strong emphasis on integrating technology into the classroom, aiming to equip students with the digital literacy and technical skills necessary for success in a modern educational environment. The school serves a diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural fabric of the surrounding North Side community, and strives to provide a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its focus on technology, Goudy is known for its commitment to building a strong school community through various extracurricular programs and family engagement initiatives. The school typically offers a standard CPS curriculum enriched by technology-based projects, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school. By leveraging its location in the Winthrop Avenue corridor, Goudy acts as a central hub for neighborhood families, working to provide a stable, technology-forward learning experience that addresses the individual needs of its diverse student population.

For more information, contact Goudy Technology Academy at (773) 534-2480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.