PERSPECTIVES CHTR - LEADERSHIP AC
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac is a public charter high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 436 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade.
Perspectives Charter School – Leadership Academy, located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, is part of a network of schools dedicated to the "A Disciplined Life" education model. This approach integrates rigorous academics with social-emotional learning, focusing on developing students' character, ethical decision-making, and self-awareness alongside their traditional classroom studies. The school serves students in grades 6–12, aiming to prepare them not only for college and career success but also for active, positive engagement in their communities.
As a tuition-free public charter school, the Leadership Academy emphasizes the importance of community, mentorship, and restorative justice practices. By prioritizing 26 core principles—such as "solve problems creatively" and "take responsibility for your actions"—the school cultivates an environment where students are expected to hold themselves and each other accountable. Through this holistic framework, the school seeks to bridge the achievement gap and provide a supportive, structured foundation for students from diverse backgrounds on the South Side of Chicago.
For more information, contact Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac at (773) 358-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60620-3007
(773) 358-6100
PERSPECTIVES CHTR - LEADERSHIP AC is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 436 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 436
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 436 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PERSPECTIVES CHTR - LEADERSHIP AC is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
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.