ACE TECHNICAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Ace Technical Charter High School, located in the Washington Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a specialized public charter school dedicated to providing students with a robust college-preparatory curriculum integrated with intensive career and technical education. The school’s mission focuses on bridging the gap between traditional academics and the professional workforce by offering hands-on training in high-demand fields. By emphasizing both rigor and practical application, the school aims to ensure that its graduates are not only prepared for the demands of higher education but are also equipped with the technical skills and certifications necessary to excel in modern industry environments.

Beyond its academic and vocational programming, Ace Technical places a strong emphasis on student development, leadership, and community engagement. The school fosters a supportive environment designed to help students navigate the transition from adolescence to early adulthood, often serving a diverse student population that benefits from smaller class sizes and individualized attention. Through partnerships with local businesses and an unwavering commitment to post-secondary success, the school works to empower its students to become productive, skilled, and socially responsible citizens in the city of Chicago and beyond.

5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609-6342
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ACE TECHNICAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 306 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
306
Teachers:
8
NSLP Status:1
No
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 306 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ACE TECHNICAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.

Black or African American
82.0%
Hispanic/Latino
16.0%
White
1.3%
Two or more races
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
44.8%
Male
55.2%

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.