Phoenix Military Academy HS

www.cps.edu

463 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix Military Academy (PMA) is a specialized military-themed public high school located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago. As a part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the academy stands out for its unique blend of rigorous academic programming and the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) curriculum. The school is designed to instill discipline, leadership, and service in its student body, utilizing a structured military environment to foster personal development and academic success.

Beyond its focus on discipline, the academy offers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education, regardless of whether they choose to pursue a military career after graduation. Students at PMA are expected to adhere to specific standards of conduct and uniform requirements, which creates a distinct campus culture centered on accountability and mutual respect. By integrating traditional academic subjects with military science, Phoenix Military Academy aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes character building and civic responsibility.

463

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix Military Academy HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	381
Black	60
Asian	5
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
381 (82.3 %)
Black
60 (13.0 %)
White
12 (2.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)534-7275
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 89

Grade 10 123

Grade 11 117

Grade 12 134

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Phoenix Military Academy HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	89
Grade 10	123
Grade 11	117
Grade 12	134

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Phoenix Military Academy HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	208	44.9%
Male	255	55.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)