Collins Academy High School

www.cps.edu

234 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Collins Academy High School is a public charter high school located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system and operated under the Urban Prep network, the school focuses on providing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Its mission is centered on academic excellence and character development, aiming to ensure that its students—many of whom come from historically underserved communities—are fully prepared to succeed in four-year colleges and universities.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, often characterized by a strong culture of discipline, mentorship, and high expectations. Beyond the core academic subjects, Collins Academy frequently incorporates programs designed to foster leadership, social-emotional growth, and civic engagement. By prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention, the school strives to close the achievement gap and provide its students with the resources and academic foundation necessary to navigate higher education and professional career paths.

234

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Collins Academy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	11
Black	222

Black
222 (94.9 %)
Hispanic
11 (4.7 %)
White
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)534-1840
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
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 53

Grade 10 64

Grade 11 65

Grade 12 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Collins Academy High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	53
Grade 10	64
Grade 11	65
Grade 12	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Collins Academy High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	103	44%
Male	131	56%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)