School Overview
Prosser Career Academy, located in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, is a specialized high school that emphasizes a blend of rigorous academics and intensive career and technical education (CTE). As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, Prosser is designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the workforce. The school offers a diverse range of vocational pathways—such as culinary arts, graphic communications, engineering, and information technology—allowing students to earn industry certifications and gain hands-on experience in high-demand fields alongside their core high school curriculum.

Beyond its technical programs, Prosser fosters a supportive school culture that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and leadership opportunities. The school’s mission focuses on bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, aiming to equip students with the practical skills, critical thinking abilities, and professional mindsets necessary to succeed in a competitive modern economy. By integrating professional development with traditional coursework, Prosser Career Academy serves as a vital resource for students looking to graduate with a clear sense of career direction.
1,185
Total Students
86.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prosser Career Academy HS
Demographic Student Count
White13
Hispanic894
Black267
Asian5
Two or More1
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    894 (75.4%)
  • Black
    267 (22.5%)
  • White
    13 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone: (773)534-3200
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 86.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 321
Grade 10 294
Grade 11 301
Grade 12 269

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prosser Career Academy HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9321
Grade 10294
Grade 11301
Grade 12269
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prosser Career Academy HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female58649.5%
Male59950.5%
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