Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
288 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tilden Career Community Academy High School, located in the Canaryville neighborhood of Chicago, is a historic institution with a long-standing emphasis on vocational and technical education. Serving students within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school is designed to bridge the gap between traditional academic instruction and real-world career preparation. By integrating core curriculum requirements with specialized career pathways, Tilden aims to equip its students with the professional skills, certifications, and technical proficiencies necessary to enter the workforce or pursue higher education immediately upon graduation.
Beyond its focus on career readiness, Tilden serves as a vital community hub that prioritizes student engagement and holistic development. The school offers various extracurricular programs, athletic teams, and support services intended to foster a sense of belonging and academic persistence among its diverse student body. By focusing on mentorship and practical learning experiences, Tilden Career Community Academy strives to provide a stable, supportive environment that empowers its students to navigate their future career opportunities with confidence and competence.
Beyond its focus on career readiness, Tilden serves as a vital community hub that prioritizes student engagement and holistic development. The school offers various extracurricular programs, athletic teams, and support services intended to foster a sense of belonging and academic persistence among its diverse student body. By focusing on mentorship and practical learning experiences, Tilden Career Community Academy strives to provide a stable, supportive environment that empowers its students to navigate their future career opportunities with confidence and competence.
288
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic | 170 |
| Black | 89 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 5 |
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Hispanic170 (59.0%)
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Black89 (30.9%)
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White21 (7.3%)
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Two or More5 (1.7%)
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Asian3 (1.0%)
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)535-1625 |
| Website: | http://www.cps.edu |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 288 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
67
Grade 10
71
Grade 11
70
Grade 12
80
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 67 |
| Grade 10 | 71 |
| Grade 11 | 70 |
| Grade 12 | 80 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 129 | 44.8% |
| Male | 159 | 55.2% |
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