Graham R Training Center

www.cps.edu

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Graham R Training Center, located at 2347 S. Wabash Avenue in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood, serves as a specialized vocational and professional development facility. The center is primarily recognized for its role in providing structured training programs designed to help individuals acquire the practical skills and certifications necessary to enter or advance within specific labor and service industries. By focusing on hands-on instruction and industry-relevant curriculum, the facility aims to bridge the gap between traditional education and the immediate demands of the local workforce.

In addition to its vocational mission, the center operates as a community-oriented hub that emphasizes accessibility and career readiness. Its location on South Wabash places it within a significant transit corridor, making it a convenient option for students across the city. Whether focusing on technical trades, safety certifications, or specialized professional skill-building, the Graham R Training Center functions as a resource for personal and economic growth, helping participants achieve stable employment through targeted educational programming.

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Total Students

26.5

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:	(773)534-9257
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
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 Graham R Training Center
Grade
9th
10th
11th
12th

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)