PERSPECTIVES CHTR - IIT CAMPUS
Perspectives Chtr - IIT Campus is a public charter high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 462 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade.
Perspectives Charter School – IIT Campus is a public charter school located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago on the campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology. Serving students in grades 6–12, the school is part of the Perspectives Charter Schools network, which is built upon the "A Disciplined Life" education model. This unique pedagogical approach focuses on integrating social-emotional learning with rigorous academics, encouraging students to develop 26 core ethical principles—such as integrity, self-discipline, and intellectual curiosity—alongside their standard course curriculum.
By leveraging its location on a university campus, the school provides students with a college-preparatory environment that emphasizes high expectations and academic readiness. The program aims to bridge the gap between secondary education and higher learning by offering a structured, supportive atmosphere where students are taught to take responsibility for their personal character as much as their grades. Through this holistic framework, Perspectives – IIT Campus seeks to prepare its diverse student body not only for success in college and professional careers but also to become positive, active contributors to their communities.
For more information, contact Perspectives Chtr - IIT Campus at (773) 358-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60653-1032
(773) 358-6800
PERSPECTIVES CHTR - IIT CAMPUS is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 462 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:
- 462
- 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 462 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PERSPECTIVES CHTR - IIT CAMPUS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- White
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.