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ACE Tech Charter

Official school name:
Architecture, Construction, and Engineering(ACE)Technical Charter School
Address:
5410 S State St
Chicago, Illinois 60609
  Map
Phone: (773) 548-8705
Fax: (773) 548-8706
www.acetechnical.org
Contacts:
Director - Marvin Talley
Other - Geri Harston
Important Information
Attendance boundaries:
None West/Central/South zone map

Classroom Languages:
French, Spanish

Bilingual Services:   N/A

Refugee Services:  N/A

Title I Eligible:  Yes

Track:  Non Standard

Nearest CTA:  
Bus Image CTA Bus Routes:
15, 29, 55
El Image CTA Train Lines:
Brown, Purple, Red
School type Zone Grades Number of students
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Charter
West/Central/South
9-12
463
Supports and Resources

The goal of the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Technical Charter High School, founded in 2004 by a group of architecture, construction, and engineering professionals, is to expose minority and female youth to careers and opportunities in construction and increase entry in postsecondary educational institutions that focus on these careers.
Health and Wellness:  Crisis Intervention Services
 
Scholastic:  Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring
 
Sports and Fitness:  Boys’ Baseball, Chess, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Softball, Girls’ Volleyball
 
At-a-glance
Our goal is to provide for our students the highest levels of instruction and academic achievement combined with exemplary character development that will prepare them for postsecondary and apprenticeship education and sustained lifelong success.
Statistics Demographics
As of 2012-2013, there were 463 students enrolled at ACE TECH CHTR HS. 95.2% were low income Students. 17.7% were Special Education Students. 3% were Limited English Learners. As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at ACE TECH CHTR HS was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 70% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Hispanic at 23.8%.
Students w/disabilities: 17.7 % English language learners: 3.0 %
ADA accessible: Generally accessible Dress Code: Yes
 
Enrollment and admissions
Guidelines
Accepts students citywide through random lottery.

Admissions contactApplication typeApplication deadline
Shawnda SullivanContact schoolContact school
Testing required
None required.
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Additional information resources
CPS strives to provide information about our schools to parents and the community. The reports listed below are intended to provide additional information about each school.

Report name Date Download
Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 Download PDF
School Space Utilization Report 2011 - 2012 Download PDF
Year 2 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 Download PDF
6 month asbestos surveillance Fall 2012 Download PDF
Asbestos Inspection report 2010 Download PDF
Asbestos Inspection report 2007 Download PDF
School Assessment N/A Download PDF
Education Facilities Master Plan 2013 Download PDF
Scorecard
School Performance Rating
This school does not have enough data for a Performance Policy rating.
Student outcomes CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Freshman Graduates within Five Years 61.2%
65.2%
69.9%
78.8%
Graduates Enrolled in College 59.5%
64.7%
One Year Dropout Rate 6.7%
6.8%
7.5%
7.2%
Academic progress CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Meet/Exceed PSAE State standards 31.5%
13.7%
16.7%
15.7%
Students Exceeding PSAE State standards 3.6%
0%
0%
0%
Average ACT score 17.7
15.6
16.1
15.8
Students scoring 20 or higher on the ACT 28.5%
8.4%
13.5%
11.1%
Students making expected gains on EPAS assessments 52.4%
43.1%
43.9%
Freshman On-Track to Graduate 74.8%
58.3%
68.8%
Students enrolled in Advanced Placement or IB Classes 18.5%
Students Scoring 3+ on Advanced Placement Exams or Scoring 4+ on IB Exams 36.4%
Attendance CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Average Daily Attendance Rate 86.1%
89.9%
92.9%
91.4%
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Recently published reports
Report name Date Download
Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 Download PDF
Performance Policy Report 2011 Download PDF
State School Report Card 2012 Download PDF
AYP Report 2012 Download PDF
Academic Performance 2011 Download PDF
Financial Performance 2011 Download PDF
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Additional resources
Provide feedback on ACE Tech Charter
Key dates*
May 27
All Tracks: No Classes; Memorial Day
June 19
Track E: Last Day of School
June 24
Track R: Last Day of School
*Actual dates may vary. Please call school to confirm.