Cook Co Juvenile-Jefferson Alt HS

www.cps.edu

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson Alternative High School, located at 1100 S. Hamilton Ave in Chicago’s Near West Side, operates as a specialized educational setting within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. As an "alternative" school, its primary mission is to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school environments or who require a more flexible, supportive approach to complete their secondary education. The school focuses on credit recovery, academic remediation, and providing a personalized learning path to help students overcome barriers and earn their high school diplomas.

Beyond academics, Jefferson Alternative High School is designed to provide a smaller, more intimate community atmosphere, often featuring lower student-to-teacher ratios and targeted social-emotional support. By offering a non-traditional setting, the school aims to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out, preparing them for post-secondary success, vocational training, or the workforce. It serves as a vital resource in the Chicago community for students seeking a second chance to achieve their educational goals in a structured, compassionate environment.

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Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(312)433-7110
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Cook Co Juvenile-Jefferson Alt HS
Grade
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)