Alcott College Prep

373 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Alcott Humanities High School, located in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago, is a specialized educational institution that places a significant emphasis on the liberal arts and humanities. By integrating rigorous academic standards with a focus on critical thinking, literature, history, and the arts, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and civic life. The curriculum is designed to encourage students to explore complex social issues, develop strong communication skills, and engage deeply with their community.

Beyond its academic focus, Alcott Humanities High School is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The school leverages its location in Chicago to provide students with diverse learning opportunities, often incorporating the city's rich cultural resources into their studies. With a dedication to personalized instruction and student development, the school strives to empower its student body to become thoughtful, creative, and socially responsible citizens.

373

Total Students

84.8

Full-Time Teachers

4.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alcott College Prep
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	251
Black	55
Asian	5
Two or More	5
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
251 (67.3%)
Black
55 (14.7%)
White
52 (13.9%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
Two or More
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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)534-5970
Website:	http://cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 93

Grade 10 97

Grade 11 74

Grade 12 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alcott College Prep
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	93
Grade 10	97
Grade 11	74
Grade 12	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alcott College Prep
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	136	36.5%
Male	237	63.5%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)