Chicago Academy High School

School Overview
Chicago Academy High School, located in the Dunning neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, is a public secondary school operating under the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Established as part of a unique campus model, it is co-located with Chicago Academy Elementary School, creating a continuous educational environment that spans from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is known for its relatively smaller, more personalized setting compared to larger neighborhood high schools, which helps foster a close-knit community atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Academically, Chicago Academy High School emphasizes college and career readiness through a curriculum that aligns with CPS standards. The school focuses on building strong foundational skills while offering students various extracurricular opportunities to explore their interests. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and maintaining a clear focus on graduation outcomes, the school aims to provide its students with the necessary tools to succeed in post-secondary education and beyond, serving as a vital educational pillar for families in the Austin and Dunning communities.
566
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chicago Academy High School
Demographic Student Count
White86
Hispanic428
Black31
Asian13
Two or More5
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    428 (75.6 %)
  • White
    86 (15.2 %)
  • Black
    31 (5.5 %)
  • Asian
    13 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • 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)534-0146
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 141
Grade 10 144
Grade 11 139
Grade 12 142

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chicago Academy High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9141
Grade 10144
Grade 11139
Grade 12142
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chicago Academy High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25945.8%
Male30754.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)