MARINE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - AMES

Marine Leadership Academy - Ames 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 867 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 47 teachers, Marine Leadership Academy - Ames has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Marine Leadership Academy (MLA) – Ames, located in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago, is a specialized Chicago Public School that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with the structure and leadership principles of the United States Marine Corps. As a military-themed academy, the school emphasizes character development, self-discipline, and community service. Students, often referred to as cadets, are encouraged to cultivate personal responsibility and leadership skills that are designed to prepare them for both post-secondary education and professional success, regardless of the career path they choose.

Beyond its military-inspired framework, MLA – Ames focuses on providing a supportive environment that fosters academic growth and personal maturation. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and sports to complement its core educational mission, aiming to build well-rounded individuals. By combining traditional core subjects with a focus on civic duty and physical fitness, the academy seeks to create a disciplined school culture that empowers students to act as responsible leaders within their own community and beyond.

For more information, contact Marine Leadership Academy - Ames at (773) 534-4970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.