School of Fine Arts

www.schooldistrict149.org

175 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

The **School of Fine Arts**, located at 1650 Pulaski Rd in Calumet City, Illinois, serves as a local hub for creative development and arts education. The institution is dedicated to providing students with a structured environment to explore various disciplines within the visual and performing arts, often catering to a range of skill levels from beginners to those seeking more advanced technical training. By fostering an atmosphere of creativity and discipline, the school aims to help students build fundamental skills, cultivate personal expression, and develop a deeper appreciation for the arts within the surrounding community.

Beyond technical instruction, the School of Fine Arts plays a vital role in the cultural enrichment of Calumet City. Through its programming, it offers residents an accessible space to engage with artistic mediums that might not otherwise be available in a traditional academic setting. By prioritizing community engagement and artistic growth, the school acts as a cornerstone for local students and families looking to pursue creative passions, build self-confidence, and contribute to the vibrant cultural landscape of the region.

175

Total Students

8.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School of Fine Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	8
Black	163

Black
163 (93.1 %)
Hispanic
8 (4.6 %)
White
4 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dolton SD 149
Phone:	(708)868-7565
Website:	http://www.schooldistrict149.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
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 7 96

Grade 8 79