CICS - WASHINGTON PK CAMPUS
CICS - Washington Pk Campus is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 458 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade.
CICS Washington Park, located at 110 E. 61st St. in Chicago, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. As part of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) network, the campus is managed by Distinctive Schools, an organization known for its focus on personalized learning, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology into the daily classroom experience. The school aims to create a supportive community that prioritizes individual student growth, aiming to prepare children not just for high school, but for long-term success in college and their future careers.
The academic approach at Washington Park is designed to be student-centered, emphasizing "blended learning" to meet students where they are in their developmental journey. Beyond core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture, fostering inclusivity, and engaging families as partners in the educational process. By combining rigorous standards with a focus on empathy and critical thinking, CICS Washington Park strives to be a cornerstone of the surrounding community, offering local families a focused and structured alternative to traditional district-run public schools.
For more information, contact CICS - Washington Pk Campus at (773) 347-0200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60637-2116
(773) 347-0200
CICS - WASHINGTON PK CAMPUS is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 458 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 458
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 458 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CICS - WASHINGTON PK CAMPUS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.