SOLORIO ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

Solorio 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 1,195 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. With about 70 teachers, Solorio Academy High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Solorio Academy High School, located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public secondary school that operates under the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Established in 2010, the school is named in honor of Dr. Rudy Lozano and is widely recognized for its commitment to college readiness and its specialized academic programming. Solorio serves a predominantly Hispanic student population and has developed a reputation for maintaining a strong, supportive school culture that prioritizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development.

The school is particularly noted for its "Early College STEM" focus, offering students unique opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school through partnerships with local institutions. In addition to a robust STEM curriculum, Solorio provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. By fostering a high-expectations environment and emphasizing post-secondary planning, Solorio Academy aims to prepare its graduates to succeed in both higher education and the professional workforce.

For more information, contact Solorio Academy High School at (773) 535-9070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.