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Chicago Academy

Official school name:
Chicago Academy High School
Address:
3400 N Austin Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60634
  Map
Phone: (773) 534-0146
Fax: (773) 534-0192
www.chicagoacademy.org
Contacts:
Principal - Joseph Philip Atria
Other - Isaac Castelaz
Important Information
Attendance boundaries:
None North/Near North zone map

Classroom Languages:
Spanish

Bilingual Services:   N/A

Refugee Services:  N/A

Title I Eligible:  Yes

Track:  Standard

Nearest CTA:  
Bus Image CTA Bus Routes:
85, 91, 152
School type Zone Grades Number of students
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Small
North/Near North
9-12
496
Supports and Resources

Chicago Academy High School (CAHS) is a small college prep school with approximately 130 students in each grade level. In addition to providing a diverse range of students with a college prep experience, CAHS also trains aspiring teachers to become the next generation of teacher-leaders.
Health and Wellness:  Crisis Intervention Services
 
Scholastic:  Summer School, Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring
 
Sports and Fitness:  Boys’ Baseball, Boys’ Bowling, Boys’ Golf, Boys’ Soccer, Boys’ Track, Cheerleading, Football, Girls’ Bowling, Girls’ Golf, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Softball, Girls’ Track, Girls’ Volleyball, Pom-Pon
 
At-a-glance
CAHS is guided by the core values of commitment, compassion, integrity, and reflection. The school is dedicated to developing well-rounded students ready to meet the challenges of an ever changing world.
Statistics Demographics
As of 2012-2013, there were 496 students enrolled at CHGO ACAD HS. 82.9% were low income Students. 16.7% were Special Education Students. 5.8% were Limited English Learners. As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at CHGO ACAD HS was Hispanic. As of that time, this demographic made up 54% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was White at 21%.
Students w/disabilities: 16.7 % English language learners: 5.8 %
ADA accessible: Fully Accessible Dress Code: Yes
 
Enrollment and admissions
Guidelines
Accepts students living in the attendance area. Preference given to siblings of current students and CAHS elementary school students.

Admissions contactApplication typeApplication deadline
Isaac CastelazContact 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
School Progress Report - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 Download PDF
School Space Utilization Report 2011 - 2012 Download PDF
Year 2 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 Download PDF
School Segment Report 2010 Download PDF
School Segment Report 2009 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%
80%
70.1%
71%
Graduates Enrolled in College 59.5%
75.8%
One Year Dropout Rate 6.7%
4.3%
5.3%
4%
Academic progress CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Meet/Exceed PSAE State standards 31.5%
38.2%
40.1%
45.7%
Students Exceeding PSAE State standards 3.6%
3.1%
0.3%
2.7%
Average ACT score 17.7
18.4
18.4
19.3
Students scoring 20 or higher on the ACT 28.5%
30.2%
30.6%
43.4%
Students making expected gains on EPAS assessments 52.4%
56.5%
55.3%
Freshman On-Track to Graduate 74.8%
76.7%
80.6%
82.2%
Students enrolled in Advanced Placement or IB Classes 18.5%
23.9%
26.9%
23.1%
Students Scoring 3+ on Advanced Placement Exams or Scoring 4+ on IB Exams 36.4%
26.9%
26.7%
28.4%
Attendance CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Average Daily Attendance Rate 86.1%
92.4%
93.1%
93.6%
Scorecard FAQs
Achievement Test Overview
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Recently published reports
Report name Date Download
School Progress Report - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 Download PDF
Performance Policy Report 2012 Download PDF
State School Report Card 2012 Download PDF
AYP Report 2012 Download PDF
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Additional resources
Provide feedback on Chicago Academy
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.