Wells Community Academy HS
353 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wells Community Academy High School, located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, is a historic institution that serves a diverse student body with a focus on preparing graduates for college and career success. As a neighborhood high school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, it emphasizes community engagement and providing a supportive, inclusive environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal growth, often leveraging its location in a vibrant, evolving urban area to connect students with local resources and professional pathways.
Beyond its core academics, Wells Community Academy is known for offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and specialized programs that cater to the varied interests of its students. The school actively promotes a culture of collaboration, aiming to foster strong relationships between teachers, families, and the surrounding community to ensure student well-being. By focusing on both intellectual development and social-emotional learning, Wells strives to empower its students to become contributing members of society and well-equipped for the challenges of life after graduation.
Beyond its core academics, Wells Community Academy is known for offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and specialized programs that cater to the varied interests of its students. The school actively promotes a culture of collaboration, aiming to foster strong relationships between teachers, families, and the surrounding community to ensure student well-being. By focusing on both intellectual development and social-emotional learning, Wells strives to empower its students to become contributing members of society and well-equipped for the challenges of life after graduation.
353
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 55 |
| Hispanic | 122 |
| Black | 166 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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Black166 (47.0 %)
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Hispanic122 (34.6 %)
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White55 (15.6 %)
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Two or More8 (2.3 %)
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Asian2 (0.6 %)
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)534-7010 |
| Website: | http://www.cps.edu |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 353 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
74
Grade 10
113
Grade 11
87
Grade 12
79
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 74 |
| Grade 10 | 113 |
| Grade 11 | 87 |
| Grade 12 | 79 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 155 | 43.9% |
| Male | 198 | 56.1% |
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