IJLA Charter High School

www.ijla.org/

Charter School 95 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

IJLA (Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy) Charter High School is located in the Little Village/Pilsen area of Chicago. It is a unique educational institution specifically designed for students who have previously dropped out of high school or are at risk of doing so. The school operates with a "re-engagement" mission, focusing on providing a supportive, small-school environment that caters to older students seeking to earn their diplomas after experiencing interruptions in their traditional academic paths.

The school’s philosophy is deeply rooted in social justice and community empowerment. Rather than focusing solely on standardized testing, IJLA emphasizes project-based learning and restorative justice practices. By integrating academic rigor with activism and leadership development, the school aims to help students not only complete their secondary education but also gain the tools to advocate for themselves and their communities. It serves as a vital bridge for students who need a non-traditional, flexible, and culturally responsive approach to achieving academic success.

Total Students

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Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IJLA Charter High School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	94
Black	1

Hispanic
94 (98.9%)
Black
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)890-8060
Website:	http://www.ijla.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	95
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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 8

Grade 10 24

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IJLA Charter High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	8
Grade 10	24
Grade 11	32
Grade 12	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IJLA Charter High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	44	46.3%
Male	51	53.7%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)