CARVER MILITARY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

Carver Military Academy HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 479 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 20 teachers, Carver Military Academy HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Carver Military Academy High School, located in the Riverdale neighborhood of Chicago, is a unique public secondary school that operates under the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system with a specialized military-focused curriculum. As an Early College STEM school, it integrates rigorous academic preparation with a structured military environment. The school’s program is designed to foster leadership, discipline, and character development, utilizing a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) model to provide students with a highly disciplined daily routine, physical training, and extracurricular opportunities centered on civic responsibility.

Beyond its military structure, Carver is committed to preparing students for life after high school through a variety of academic supports and partnerships. Students have access to a college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, often supported by collaborations with local universities and professional organizations. The school aims to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to pursue higher education or vocational pathways while developing the professional skills, integrity, and resilience necessary for success in their chosen fields.

For more information, contact Carver Military Academy HS at (773) 535-5250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.