ACERO CHTR NETRK - MAJOR GARCIA

Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia is a public charter high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 600 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Acero Charter Network - Major Hector P. Garcia MD School is a K-8 public charter school located in the Archer Heights neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the Acero network, the school operates with a focus on preparing students for success in high school and beyond through a rigorous academic curriculum. The school is named in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia, a prominent Mexican-American physician, military veteran, and civil rights advocate, and it often emphasizes the values of community service, leadership, and cultural pride within its educational programming.

The school serves a predominantly Hispanic student population and is committed to providing a bilingual and culturally responsive learning environment. By maintaining a structured academic setting, Major Garcia strives to bridge achievement gaps and foster both social-emotional development and intellectual growth. The school is a pillar of the local Archer Heights community, consistently working to offer families in the area a high-quality, tuition-free alternative to traditional district schools while maintaining high expectations for student performance and character development.

For more information, contact Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia at (773) 579-3480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.