WALTER HENRI DYETT HS FOR ARTS

Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 328 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 10th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Walter Henri Dyett High School for the Arts, located in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, is a specialized arts-focused campus that serves as a hub for student creativity and academic growth. As the only open-enrollment arts high school in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, it offers a rigorous curriculum that integrates traditional core academics with intensive training in a wide variety of artistic disciplines, including music, dance, visual arts, theater, and digital media.

The school is deeply rooted in the history and culture of its community, aiming to provide students with a holistic education that fosters both professional artistic skills and critical thinking. By partnering with local cultural institutions and professional artists, Dyett provides students with unique opportunities for performance, exhibition, and mentorship. Through its dedicated focus on the arts, the school strives to prepare graduates for success in college and creative industries while nurturing their personal expression and civic engagement.

For more information, contact Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts at (773) 535-1825 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

555 E 51st St
Chicago, IL 60615
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WALTER HENRI DYETT HS FOR ARTS is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 328 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
328
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 328 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WALTER HENRI DYETT HS FOR ARTS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
Two or more races
0.3%
White
0.3%

Female
57.6%
Male
42.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.