Northside Learning Center

www.cps.edu

0 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northside Learning Center, located in the North Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a specialized Chicago Public School (CPS) dedicated to serving students with diverse learning needs. The school primarily supports students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, offering a structured environment that focuses on individualized education programs (IEPs). Its curriculum is designed to foster independence, functional life skills, and academic growth, ensuring that each student receives the personalized attention necessary to succeed within their specific capabilities.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Northside Learning Center emphasizes transition planning to prepare students for life after high school. By integrating vocational training, social-emotional development, and community-based learning experiences, the school aims to empower its students to become as self-sufficient as possible. The facility is well-regarded for its supportive atmosphere and its commitment to creating an inclusive community where students are encouraged to reach their full personal and academic potential.

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

0.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)534-5180
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	0
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	0.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

9th

10th

11th

12th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Northside Learning Center
Grade
9th
10th
11th
12th

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)