Prosser Career Academy HS

School Overview
Prosser Career Academy, located in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, is a specialized high school that emphasizes a blend of rigorous academics and intensive career and technical education (CTE). As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, Prosser is designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the workforce. The school offers a diverse range of vocational pathways—such as culinary arts, graphic communications, engineering, and information technology—allowing students to earn industry certifications and gain hands-on experience in high-demand fields alongside their core high school curriculum.

Beyond its technical programs, Prosser fosters a supportive school culture that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and leadership opportunities. The school’s mission focuses on bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, aiming to equip students with the practical skills, critical thinking abilities, and professional mindsets necessary to succeed in a competitive modern economy. By integrating professional development with traditional coursework, Prosser Career Academy serves as a vital resource for students looking to graduate with a clear sense of career direction.
1,204
Total Students
79.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prosser Career Academy HS
Demographic Student Count
White23
Hispanic877
Black293
Asian3
Two or More2
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    877 (72.8 %)
  • Black
    293 (24.3 %)
  • White
    23 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: City of Chicago SD 299
Phone: (773)534-3200
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 79.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 338
Grade 10 294
Grade 11 310
Grade 12 262

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prosser Career Academy HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9338
Grade 10294
Grade 11310
Grade 12262
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prosser Career Academy HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female63152.4%
Male57347.6%
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