ACERO CHTR SOR JUANA INES DE LA
Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines de la is a public charter school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 691 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines de la has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Acero Charter School - Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, located at 7416 N. Ridge Blvd in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. As part of the Acero Schools network, the campus is known for its college-preparatory focus, aiming to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. The school emphasizes high standards, personalized learning, and the development of strong character traits, often integrating a blend of traditional instruction with modern technology to support student achievement.
The school is named after Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th-century philosopher, poet, and advocate for education. Reflecting this namesake, the school places a strong emphasis on cultural pride and academic excellence, often fostering a tight-knit community feel within its urban setting. By focusing on a holistic educational approach, the school seeks to bridge the achievement gap for students in the local community, providing them with the necessary tools and support systems to thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
For more information, contact Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines de la at (312) 455-5442 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 455-5442
ACERO CHTR SOR JUANA INES DE LA is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 691 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 691
- Teachers:
- 49
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 691 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 67.6%
- Black or African American
- 27.1%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- White
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
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.