IHSCA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

IHSCA Charter High School is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 749 students offering grade levels from 9th 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.

**IHSCA (Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy)** is a public charter high school located in the Little Village/Pilsen area of Chicago. It is uniquely focused on preparing students for careers in the healthcare industry. By integrating a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with hands-on medical training, the school aims to bridge the gap between secondary education and the professional healthcare sector, which is currently a high-demand field.

The school is notable for its partnership with the Instituto del Progreso Latino, which helps provide students with professional mentorship, internships, and clinical shadowing opportunities. Beyond its academic focus, IHSCA emphasizes social-emotional support and community engagement, striving to empower students—many of whom are from underrepresented backgrounds—to become leaders in their communities and the medical field. Through its specialized pathway programs, students can earn industry certifications, giving them a significant head start in both higher education and the workforce.

For more information, contact IHSCA Charter High School at (773) 890-8020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2520 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608-4809
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IHSCA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 749 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
749
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 749 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IHSCA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.3%
Black or African American
3.2%
White
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%

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.