School Overview
Chicago Academy High School, located in the Dunning neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, is a public secondary school operating under the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Established as part of a unique campus model, it is co-located with Chicago Academy Elementary School, creating a continuous educational environment that spans from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is known for its relatively smaller, more personalized setting compared to larger neighborhood high schools, which helps foster a close-knit community atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Academically, Chicago Academy High School emphasizes college and career readiness through a curriculum that aligns with CPS standards. The school focuses on building strong foundational skills while offering students various extracurricular opportunities to explore their interests. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and maintaining a clear focus on graduation outcomes, the school aims to provide its students with the necessary tools to succeed in post-secondary education and beyond, serving as a vital educational pillar for families in the Austin and Dunning communities.
580
Total Students
48.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chicago Academy High School
Demographic Student Count
White91
Hispanic444
Black29
Asian7
Two or More2
American Indian3
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    444 (76.6%)
  • White
    91 (15.7%)
  • Black
    29 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Two or More
    2 (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)534-0146
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 155
Grade 10 144
Grade 11 143
Grade 12 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chicago Academy High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9155
Grade 10144
Grade 11143
Grade 12138
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chicago Academy High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27246.9%
Male30853.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)