Fenger Academy High School

www.fenger.cps.k12.il.us

312 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fenger Academy High School, located in the Roseland neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, is a historic institution that serves as a focal point for its local community. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school has undergone significant administrative and curricular shifts over the years, aiming to provide a comprehensive education to its diverse student body. The school is known for its robust facility, which includes traditional classrooms, laboratories, and athletic spaces designed to support both academic rigor and extracurricular involvement.

In recent years, Fenger has placed an increasing emphasis on restorative justice practices and community partnerships to improve school culture and student engagement. The academy focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether through college enrollment or career readiness programs. By integrating social-emotional learning with its core curriculum, Fenger Academy strives to overcome historical challenges and foster a supportive environment where students can develop the academic and personal skills necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

312

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fenger Academy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	18
Black	289
American Indian	1

Black
289 (92.6%)
Hispanic
18 (5.8%)
White
4 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)535-5430
Website:	http://www.fenger.cps.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 43

Grade 10 78

Grade 11 91

Grade 12 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fenger Academy High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	43
Grade 10	78
Grade 11	91
Grade 12	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fenger Academy High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	46.2%
Male	168	53.8%

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