TILDEN CAREER COMMUNTY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

Tilden Career Communty 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 249 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, Tilden Career Communty Academy HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Tilden Career Community Academy High School, located in the Canaryville neighborhood of Chicago, is a historic institution with a long-standing emphasis on vocational and technical education. Serving students within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school is designed to bridge the gap between traditional academic instruction and real-world career preparation. By integrating core curriculum requirements with specialized career pathways, Tilden aims to equip its students with the professional skills, certifications, and technical proficiencies necessary to enter the workforce or pursue higher education immediately upon graduation.

Beyond its focus on career readiness, Tilden serves as a vital community hub that prioritizes student engagement and holistic development. The school offers various extracurricular programs, athletic teams, and support services intended to foster a sense of belonging and academic persistence among its diverse student body. By focusing on mentorship and practical learning experiences, Tilden Career Community Academy strives to provide a stable, supportive environment that empowers its students to navigate their future career opportunities with confidence and competence.

For more information, contact Tilden Career Communty Academy HS at (773) 535-1625 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4747 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609-4437
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TILDEN CAREER COMMUNTY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 249 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
249
Teachers:
20.95
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 249 students

Black or African American
53.8%
Hispanic/Latino
34.9%
White
8.8%
Two or more races
2.0%
Asian
0.4%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.