CICS - Northtown Campus

www.chicagointl.org/campuses/northtown.html

Charter School 878 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

CICS Northtown Academy, located at 3900 W. Peterson Ave in Chicago, is a public charter high school serving a diverse student body in the North Park neighborhood. As part of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) network, the school emphasizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher education. The academic program is structured to challenge students through a blend of traditional coursework and targeted support, fostering an environment that prioritizes academic achievement and personal development.

Beyond its academic focus, CICS Northtown is known for cultivating a tight-knit community atmosphere. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With a commitment to inclusivity and student advocacy, the campus aims to empower its students to become engaged citizens, providing them with the resources and mentorship necessary to navigate both their high school years and their future professional or academic endeavors.

878

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CICS - Northtown Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	513
Black	64
Asian	159
Two or More	12
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
513 (58.4%)
Asian
159 (18.1%)
White
119 (13.6%)
Black
64 (7.3%)
Two or More
12 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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)478-3655
Website:	http://www.chicagointl.org/campuses/northtown.html
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	878
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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 9 233

Grade 10 220

Grade 11 206

Grade 12 219

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CICS - Northtown Campus
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	233
Grade 10	220
Grade 11	206
Grade 12	219

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CICS - Northtown Campus
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	417	47.5%
Male	461	52.5%

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