Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines de la

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Charter School 432 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Acero Charter School - Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, located at 7416 N. Ridge Blvd in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. As part of the Acero Schools network, the campus is known for its college-preparatory focus, aiming to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. The school emphasizes high standards, personalized learning, and the development of strong character traits, often integrating a blend of traditional instruction with modern technology to support student achievement.

The school is named after Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th-century philosopher, poet, and advocate for education. Reflecting this namesake, the school places a strong emphasis on cultural pride and academic excellence, often fostering a tight-knit community feel within its urban setting. By focusing on a holistic educational approach, the school seeks to bridge the achievement gap for students in the local community, providing them with the necessary tools and support systems to thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

432

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines de la
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	182
Black	220
Asian	7
Two or More	9
American Indian	3

Black
220 (50.9%)
Hispanic
182 (42.1%)
White
11 (2.5%)
Two or More
9 (2.1%)
Asian
7 (1.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(312)455-5440
Website:	http://www.ucsnschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 33

Grade 9 26

Grade 10 28