ACERO CHTR - OFFICER MARQUEZ CMPS

Acero Charter School – Officer Marquez Campus is a public charter school located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago. It is part of the Acero Schools network, which serves a predominantly Hispanic student population across the city. The school is named in honor of Officer Benjamin Marquez, a Chicago police officer who lost his life in the line of duty, reflecting the institution's emphasis on community roots and civic values.

The campus serves students in grades K-8 and follows a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. Acero Schools are known for their "Achievement through Community, Education, Resilience, and Opportunity" mission, which focuses on providing a structured environment that emphasizes both high academic standards and holistic student support. By leveraging a charter model, the Officer Marquez Campus works to provide families in the 60632 area with specialized educational programming and a commitment to college readiness in an inclusive, community-oriented setting.