Tilden Career Communty Academy HS

School Overview
Tilden Career Community Academy High School, located in the Canaryville neighborhood of Chicago, is a historic institution with a long-standing emphasis on vocational and technical education. Serving students within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school is designed to bridge the gap between traditional academic instruction and real-world career preparation. By integrating core curriculum requirements with specialized career pathways, Tilden aims to equip its students with the professional skills, certifications, and technical proficiencies necessary to enter the workforce or pursue higher education immediately upon graduation.

Beyond its focus on career readiness, Tilden serves as a vital community hub that prioritizes student engagement and holistic development. The school offers various extracurricular programs, athletic teams, and support services intended to foster a sense of belonging and academic persistence among its diverse student body. By focusing on mentorship and practical learning experiences, Tilden Career Community Academy strives to provide a stable, supportive environment that empowers its students to navigate their future career opportunities with confidence and competence.
257
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
Demographic Student Count
White23
Hispanic121
Black103
Asian5
Two or More4
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    121 (47.1 %)
  • Black
    103 (40.1 %)
  • White
    23 (8.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
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)535-1625
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 60
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 960
Grade 1069
Grade 1172
Grade 1256
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12347.9%
Male13452.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)