School Overview
Wells Community Academy High School, located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, is a historic institution that serves a diverse student body with a focus on preparing graduates for college and career success. As a neighborhood high school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, it emphasizes community engagement and providing a supportive, inclusive environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal growth, often leveraging its location in a vibrant, evolving urban area to connect students with local resources and professional pathways.

Beyond its core academics, Wells Community Academy is known for offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and specialized programs that cater to the varied interests of its students. The school actively promotes a culture of collaboration, aiming to foster strong relationships between teachers, families, and the surrounding community to ensure student well-being. By focusing on both intellectual development and social-emotional learning, Wells strives to empower its students to become contributing members of society and well-equipped for the challenges of life after graduation.
398
Total Students
33.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wells Community Academy HS
Demographic Student Count
White39
Hispanic196
Black151
Asian4
Two or More6
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    196 (49.2%)
  • Black
    151 (37.9%)
  • White
    39 (9.8%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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)534-7010
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 114
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 75
Grade 12 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wells Community Academy HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9114
Grade 10123
Grade 1175
Grade 1286
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wells Community Academy HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19047.7%
Male20852.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)