Creative Communications Acad

www.schooldistrict149.org

177 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

**Creative Communications Academy (CCA)**, located at 1650 Pulaski Rd in Calumet City, Illinois, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of School District 155. The academy is designed to serve as an alternative learning environment, focusing on providing individualized support for students who may benefit from a more tailored approach than what is offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By prioritizing smaller class sizes and a structured atmosphere, the school aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral obstacles while keeping them on track toward graduation.

The academy’s curriculum places a strong emphasis on communication skills and personal development, fostering an environment where students can rebuild their confidence and academic foundations. Beyond core academic subjects, Creative Communications Academy integrates social-emotional learning to ensure students are not only meeting educational milestones but are also developing the life skills necessary for post-secondary success. By working closely with dedicated faculty and staff, students at CCA are encouraged to take ownership of their education in a supportive, community-focused environment.

177

Total Students

8.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creative Communications Acad
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	10
Black	165
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Black
165 (93.2 %)
Hispanic
10 (5.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.6 %)

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)868-7585
Website:	http://www.schooldistrict149.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
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 7 93

Grade 8 84