Chicago Technology Academy HS

www.chicagotechacademy.org

381 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chicago Technology Academy High School (ChiTech) is a public contract school located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago. Established as part of a unique public-private partnership, the school focuses on integrating rigorous academic coursework with a specialized "tech-forward" curriculum. Its educational model is designed to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and the modern workforce, emphasizing project-based learning, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) proficiency, and digital literacy.

Beyond its academic focus, ChiTech is recognized for its strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and community mentorship. The school frequently partners with local tech companies and industry professionals to provide students with internship opportunities, guest speakers, and real-world problem-solving experience. By creating a collaborative environment, the school aims to empower a diverse student body—particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds—with the technical skills, professional networks, and confidence needed to succeed in competitive college programs and 21st-century careers.

381

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chicago Technology Academy HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	58
Black	317
Two or More	2

Black
317 (83.2 %)
Hispanic
58 (15.2 %)
White
4 (1.0 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)

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)534-7755
Website:	http://www.chicagotechacademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 9 118

Grade 10 87

Grade 11 88

Grade 12 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chicago Technology Academy HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	118
Grade 10	87
Grade 11	88
Grade 12	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chicago Technology Academy HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	170	44.6%
Male	211	55.4%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)