Alcott College Prep

351 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Alcott Humanities High School, located in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago, is a specialized educational institution that places a significant emphasis on the liberal arts and humanities. By integrating rigorous academic standards with a focus on critical thinking, literature, history, and the arts, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and civic life. The curriculum is designed to encourage students to explore complex social issues, develop strong communication skills, and engage deeply with their community.

Beyond its academic focus, Alcott Humanities High School is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The school leverages its location in Chicago to provide students with diverse learning opportunities, often incorporating the city's rich cultural resources into their studies. With a dedication to personalized instruction and student development, the school strives to empower its student body to become thoughtful, creative, and socially responsible citizens.

351

Total Students

76.5

Full-Time Teachers

4.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alcott College Prep
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	230
Black	61
Asian	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
230 (65.5 %)
Black
61 (17.4 %)
White
47 (13.4 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
Two or More
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)534-5970
Website:	http://cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.6
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 98

Grade 10 116

Grade 11 88

Grade 12 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alcott College Prep
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	98
Grade 10	116
Grade 11	88
Grade 12	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alcott College Prep
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	43%
Male	200	57%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)