Hancock

Overview

John Hancock High School provides a nurturing environment that encourages students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth, while fostering a spirit of independence. Hancock's smaller environment enables teachers to focus on developing individuals of integrity, knowledge, and character. Students at Hancock develop leadership skills as they partake in activities, community involvement, and a variety of programs designed to help them become competent and critically conscious citizens. The academic program includes special education, ESL and bilingual classes, regular- and honors-level classes in all core subjects plus Spanish language, and a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses are also offered.

Programs   Before and after school programs Art Art Club Band Dance Club Jazz Band Printmaking School activities Book Club Garden Club National Honor Society Newspaper Newspaper Club Peer Jury School Garden School Newspaper School Yearbook Senior Advisory/council Senior Lock-in Yearbook Yearbook Club Athletics Cheerleading Softball

At-a-glance

Hancock provides students with opportunities to grow through participation in Building With Books, Ghost Ranch, Close Up to Washington, and jazz band. Other programs include Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Gallery 37, After School Matters, and a robust menu of clubs.

Statistics Demographics As of 2008-2009, there were 997 students enrolled at Hancock HS. 94.3% were low income Students. 13.1% were Special Education Students. 9.4% were Limited English Learners. As of 2008-2009, the largest demographic at Hancock HS was Hispanic. As of that time, this demographic made up 90.6% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was White at 5.7%.

Students w/disabilities: 13.1 % English language learners: 9.4 % ADA accessible: No/unknown accessibility Dress Code: Yes

Enrollment and admissions Guidelines Open to students living in the attendance area. If space is available, students outside the area may apply. Contact the school for more information. Admissions contact Application type Application deadline John Ambrose Standard Application 12/18/2009 Testing required None required. New to the CPS enrollment process? Learn more about the 3 steps in Enroll in a school.   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 Segment Report 2009 School Segment Report 2010 Year 1 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 State School Report Card 2009

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