Solorio Academy High School

www.cps.edu

1,259 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Solorio Academy High School, located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public secondary school that operates under the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Established in 2010, the school is named in honor of Dr. Rudy Lozano and is widely recognized for its commitment to college readiness and its specialized academic programming. Solorio serves a predominantly Hispanic student population and has developed a reputation for maintaining a strong, supportive school culture that prioritizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development.

The school is particularly noted for its "Early College STEM" focus, offering students unique opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school through partnerships with local institutions. In addition to a robust STEM curriculum, Solorio provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. By fostering a high-expectations environment and emphasizing post-secondary planning, Solorio Academy aims to prepare its graduates to succeed in both higher education and the professional workforce.

1,259

Total Students

81.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Solorio Academy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	1,221
Black	12
Asian	5
Two or More	3
American Indian	5

Hispanic
1,221 (97.1 %)
White
12 (1.0 %)
Black
12 (1.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Two or More
3 (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)535-9070
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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 9 312

Grade 10 351

Grade 11 289

Grade 12 307

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Solorio Academy High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	312
Grade 10	351
Grade 11	289
Grade 12	307

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Solorio Academy High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	571	45.4%
Male	687	54.6%
Not Specified	1	0%

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