Chicago HS for Agricult Sciences

The Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHAS), located in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood on the city’s Far South Side, is a unique public magnet high school that offers a specialized curriculum centered on agricultural education. Situated on a historic 72-acre campus that includes a working farm, the school provides students with a blend of traditional college-preparatory academics and hands-on vocational training in fields such as agricultural finance, food science, animal science, horticulture, and agricultural mechanics. By integrating real-world agricultural experience into the classroom, the school aims to prepare students for both higher education and professional careers in the global agricultural and food systems industries.

Beyond its academic focus, CHAS serves as a specialized hub that connects urban students to the agricultural sector, challenging common perceptions of farming and food production. The school frequently collaborates with industry partners, universities, and research organizations to provide students with internships and experiential learning opportunities. Because of its distinctive mission and expansive facilities—which include greenhouses, a lab kitchen, and animal pastures—the school attracts students from across the city, fostering a diverse community united by an interest in sustainability, science, and the business of agriculture.