MULTICULTURAL ACAD SCHOLARSHP HIGH SCHOOL

Multicultural Acad Scholarshp 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 223 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 15 teachers, Multicultural Acad Scholarshp HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

The **Multicultural Academy of Scholarship (MAS)**, located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, is a small public high school serving students within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. True to its name, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that celebrates the various cultural backgrounds of its student body. It is designed to provide a personalized learning experience, often leveraging its smaller size to build close-knit relationships between students, teachers, and the surrounding community.

Academically, the school focuses on college and career readiness, integrating core curriculum requirements with support systems intended to help students navigate the transition to post-secondary education. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, MAS aims to empower students from the local neighborhood—many of whom are first-generation college-bound—to develop the academic and social-emotional skills necessary to succeed in a globalized society. Its location on South Kostner Avenue serves as a central hub for neighborhood engagement, reflecting the school’s dedication to serving the specific needs of the local Chicago community.

For more information, contact Multicultural Acad Scholarshp HS at (773) 535-4242 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.