Vaughn Occupational High School

www.cps.edu

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Vaughn Occupational High School, located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a specialized public school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. It serves students with diverse learning needs, specifically focusing on those who require specialized instruction and transition services. The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive environment that prioritizes functional academics, social-emotional development, and vocational training to help students achieve greater independence.

The school’s curriculum is distinctively career-focused, aiming to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. Through a variety of vocational programs and community-based partnerships, Vaughn Occupational provides students with hands-on experience in various trades and life skills. By emphasizing individualized education plans (IEPs) and fostering a supportive community, the school prepares its students for life after graduation, striving to ensure they have the practical tools necessary to participate actively and meaningfully in their local communities and the workforce.

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Total Students

33.0

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:	(773)534-3600
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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

9th

10th

11th

12th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Vaughn Occupational High School
Grade
9th
10th
11th
12th

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