DOUGLASS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

Douglass Academy High School 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 101 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 9 teachers, Douglass Academy High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

**Douglass Academy High School**, located in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. It is categorized as a **CPS Options School**, which means it is specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings. The school focuses on providing a supportive, alternative environment for students who are over-age for their grade level or who have experienced interruptions in their education, aiming to help them get back on track toward graduation.

The academy prioritizes personalized learning plans and smaller class sizes to foster stronger relationships between students and staff. By offering credit recovery programs and accelerated paths to a high school diploma, Douglass Academy seeks to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes social-emotional support and college and career readiness, striving to provide its students with the stability and guidance necessary to successfully transition into post-secondary life or the workforce.

For more information, contact Douglass Academy High School at (773) 534-6176 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.