ACE Amandla Charter School

Charter School 140 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Amandla Charter School is a public charter school located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school operates with a mission rooted in the belief that all students can achieve academic excellence when provided with a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Amandla, which means "power" in Zulu, emphasizes student empowerment through high expectations, structured classroom environments, and a focus on developing the critical thinking skills necessary for success in higher education and beyond.

In addition to its academic focus, Amandla Charter School prioritizes character development and community engagement. The school strives to foster a supportive culture where students are encouraged to take ownership of their education and participate actively in their local community. By blending a demanding academic program with intentional social-emotional support, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide its students—who primarily come from underserved populations—with the resources and mentorship required to thrive in a global economy.

140

Total Students

6.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACE Amandla Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	56
Black	80
Two or More	4

Black
80 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
56 (40.0 %)
Two or More
4 (2.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ACE Amandla Charter School
Phone:	(773)535-7150
Website:	http://amandlacharterschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 35

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACE Amandla Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	35
Grade 10	46
Grade 11	33
Grade 12	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACE Amandla Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	57	40.7%
Male	83	59.3%

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