Tilden Career Communty Academy HS

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.
288
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
Demographic Student Count
White21
Hispanic170
Black89
Asian3
Two or More5
  • Hispanic
    170 (59.0%)
  • Black
    89 (30.9%)
  • White
    21 (7.3%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 967
Grade 1071
Grade 1170
Grade 1280
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12944.8%
Male15955.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)