Chicago Public Schools: Fenger

Fenger

Official school name:

Christian Fenger Academy High School

"Fenger Academy is committed to raising the bar."

Principal, Ms.Elizabeth Ann Dozier

Address:

11220 S Wallace St
Chicago, Illinois 60628
Phone: (773) 535-5430
Fax: (773) 535-5444

www.fenger.cps.k12.il.us

Contacts:

Principal - Ms.Elizabeth Ann Dozier
Other - Ali Muhammad

Attendance boundaries: Yes Far South zone map

School type

Zone

Grades

Number of students

Pre	K
1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8
9	10	11	12

Neighborhood

Far South

9-12

1190

At-a-glance

Overview

Scorecard

Overview

Fenger offers a rigorous academic program preparing students for postsecondary education and career opportunities. Fenger has Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) and College & Career Academies in Construction & Architecture and Culinary & Hospitality, in addition to the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, Advanced Placement (AP), and Honors-level classes. Fenger offers a rigorous curriculum for freshmen in math, science, and English. Honors classes are offered in English, science, mathematics, and social studies, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in eight subjects. The CEO program is designed for students interested in advanced academics and fine arts. We offer the Work Experience Cooperative Education Program (WECEP), Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy program, and Gallery 37

Programs

Before and after school programs

After School Matters

After-School Matters Program

Evening High School

Tutoring

School activities

Academic Club

Academic Decathlon

Band

Book Club

Book It

Choir

Drama

Drama Club

Know Your Heritage

Mock Trial

National Honor Society

Newspaper

Newspaper Club

Science Club

Student Council

Student Council Technology Club

Student Newspaper

Technology Club

Yearbook

Yearbook Club

Athletics

Bowling

Cheerleading

Chess

Cross Country

Football

Wrestling

At-a-glance

Fenger is a unique Chicago public high school participating in both High School Transformation as well as the Small Learning Communities Initiative. Fenger Academy is committed to raising the bar.

Statistics	Demographics


As of 2008-2009, there were 1190 students enrolled at Fenger HS. 94.5% were low income Students. 18.9% were Special Education Students. 0.1% were Limited English Learners.	As of 2008-2009, the largest demographic at Fenger HS was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 99.4% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was White at 0.3%.

Students w/disabilities: 18.9 %	English language learners: 0.1 %
ADA accessible: Generally accessible	Dress Code: Yes

Enrollment and admissions

Guidelines

Open to students living in attendance area. If space is available, students outside the area may apply. The College & Career Academies accept students citywide by application

Admissions contact	Application type	Application deadline
Jennifer Harper	Standard or College & Career Academy Application	12/18/2009
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 Segment Report	2009
School Segment Report	2010
Year 1 SIPAAA	2010 - 2012
State School Report Card	2009

Scorecard

Student outcomes	CPS rank or average	2006	2007	2008

Freshman Graduates within Five Years (data reported for 2004; 2005; 2006)	63 of 66	34%	35%	33%
Graduates Enrolled in College (data reported for Class of 2006)	46 of 69			38%
Graduates Not Attending College who are Employed (data reported for the Class of 2006)	46 of 72			48%
One Year Dropout Rate	88 of 111	5%	20%	14%

Academic progress	CPS rank or average	2006	2007	2008

Meet/Exceed PSAE State standards	84 of 90	11%	4%	3%
Students Exceeding PSAE State standards	90 of 90	0%	0%	0%
Average ACT score (Illinois avg. 20.5)	88 of 90			14.0
Students scoring 20 or higher on the ACT	75 of 90	3%	1%	1%
Students making expected gains (data reported for 2005; 2006; 2007)	85 of 90	37%	42%	32%
Freshman On-Track to Graduate	67 of 78	44%	40%	41%
Students Enrolled in Advanced Placement Classes	10 of 71	8%	15%	17%
Students Scoring 3+ on Advanced Placement Exams	44 of 65	0%	0%	1%

Student connection	CPS rank or average	2006	2007	2008

Average Days Absent per Student	88 of 104	25	24	56
Students Reporting Participation in Extracurricular Activities	78 of 98			57%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of School Safety	73 of 98			62%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Academic Rigor at School	70 of 98			72%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Support from Teachers and Staff at School	31 of 98			75%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Social - Emotional Learning among Peers	55 of 98			65%

School characteristics	CPS rank or average	2006	2007	2008

Number of national board certified teachers	N/A			0
Average days absent per teacher	62 of 86			11
School cleanliness	N/A			C
Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Adequate + Excellent	84%			79%
Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Excellent	13%			5%

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0%	50%	100%

Recently published reports

Report name	Date	Download
6 month asbestos surveillance	Fall 2009
Asbestos Inspection report	2007
School Assessment	N/A
Weekly Recycling Report	Current

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