Manley Career Academy High School

www.cps.edu

124 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Manley Career Academy High School, located in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public secondary school dedicated to preparing students for both post-secondary education and the professional workforce. As a "Career Academy," the school emphasizes a curriculum that blends rigorous academic standards with career-technical education (CTE). This approach is designed to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in various industries, helping them bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world career requirements.

The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district and serves as a vital resource for the local community, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and college readiness. Beyond its core academic offerings, Manley provides various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational environment. By prioritizing both academic achievement and vocational training, the academy seeks to empower its students with the skills and confidence necessary to navigate their future career paths successfully.

124

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manley Career Academy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	9
Black	108
Two or More	3

Black
108 (87.1 %)
Hispanic
9 (7.3 %)
White
4 (3.2 %)
Two or More
3 (2.4 %)

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)534-6900
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
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 27

Grade 10 27

Grade 11 35

Grade 12 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Manley Career Academy High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	27
Grade 10	27
Grade 11	35
Grade 12	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Manley Career Academy High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	48	38.7%
Male	76	61.3%

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