Farragut Career Academy HS

www.cps.edu

490 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Farragut Career Academy High School, located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, is a historic public secondary school that serves a predominantly Hispanic student population. As a member of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the academy is known for its commitment to providing both rigorous academic instruction and career-focused pathways. The school strives to prepare its students for life after graduation by emphasizing the development of essential skills that bridge the gap between classroom learning and future professional success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Farragut Career Academy plays a significant role in the local community as a hub for student development and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and clubs designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and career-readiness, Farragut aims to empower its students to navigate challenges and pursue diverse opportunities in higher education and the modern workforce.

490

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farragut Career Academy HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	419
Black	62
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
419 (85.5%)
Black
62 (12.7%)
White
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)534-1300
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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 9 90

Grade 10 140

Grade 11 107

Grade 12 153

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farragut Career Academy HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	90
Grade 10	140
Grade 11	107
Grade 12	153

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farragut Career Academy HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	42.2%
Male	283	57.8%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)