ACERO CHTR SOR JUANA INES DE LA

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.

7416 N Ridge Blvd
Chicago, IL 60645
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 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.