Academy for Global Citizenship

www.agcchicago.org

Charter School 462 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC), located in the West Elsdon neighborhood of Chicago, is a public charter school widely recognized for its innovative, holistic approach to education. Founded on the pillars of international-mindedness, environmental stewardship, and social-emotional learning, the school utilizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework to provide a rigorous academic curriculum. AGC is particularly noted for its focus on sustainability, integrating "green" initiatives—such as zero-waste lunch programs, on-site gardening, and outdoor classroom experiences—directly into the daily life and academic culture of the students.

Beyond its environmental mission, AGC emphasizes a "whole-child" educational philosophy, prioritizing the development of healthy habits and global empathy. The school fosters a diverse and inclusive community, aiming to prepare students to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens who can tackle the complex challenges of the 21st century. Through its unique blend of experiential learning, wellness-focused programming, and global perspectives, the Academy for Global Citizenship distinguishes itself as a model for sustainable urban education in Chicago.

462

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy for Global Citizenship
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	431
Black	7
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
431 (93.3 %)
White
15 (3.2 %)
Black
7 (1.5 %)
Two or More
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)582-1100
Website:	http://www.agcchicago.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 47