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Multicultural Arts School

Official school name:
Multicultural Arts High School
"...We create an environment of excellence…"
Principal, Patricia Gonzalez
 
Address:
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60623
Phone: (773) 535-4242
Fax: (773) 535-4273
www.lvlhs.org
Contacts:
Principal - Patricia Gonzalez
Other - Martha Vargas
Attendance boundaries:
Yes West/Central/South zone map
School type Zone Grades Number of students
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Small
West/Central/South
9-12
353
Overview

Multicultural Arts High School is an arts-integrated, multicultural school with a highly rigorous instructional program. We have an extensive partnership with the School of the Art Institute.
Programs
 
School activities
Art
Art Program
Arts
Block Scheduling
Dance
Drama
Fashion
Theater
Wednesday Studio Class
At-a-glance
The Multicultural Arts School is a stimulating, exciting and safe school, offering youth a unique range of learning experiences and opportunities for self-expression. Through the arts integrated program we create an environment of excellence that prepares our students for college.
Statistics Demographics
As of 2008-2009, there were 353 students enrolled at Multicultural Arts HS. 97.5% were low income Students. 11.6% were Special Education Students. 10.2% were Limited English Learners. As of 2008-2009, the largest demographic at Multicultural Arts HS was Hispanic. As of that time, this demographic made up 81% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Black at 18.7%.
Students w/disabilities: 11.6 % English language learners: 10.2 %
ADA accessible: No/unknown accessibility Dress Code: Yes
 
Enrollment and admissions
Guidelines
Open to students living within its attendance area. If space is available, students outside of the area may apply.

Admissions contactApplication typeApplication deadline
Maria RamosStandard Application12/18/2009
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 Download PDF
School Segment Report 2010 Download PDF
Year 1 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 Download PDF
State School Report Card 2009 Download PDF
Scorecard
Student outcomes CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Freshman Graduates within Five Years (data reported for 2004; 2005; 2006) N/A
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Graduates Enrolled in College (data reported for Class of 2006) N/A
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Graduates Not Attending College who are Employed (data reported for the Class of 2006) N/A
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One Year Dropout Rate 46 of 111
1%
6%
7%
Academic progress CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Meet/Exceed PSAE State standards 37 of 90
N/A
N/A
16%
Students Exceeding PSAE State standards 12 of 90
N/A
N/A
1%
Average ACT score (Illinois avg. 20.5) 40 of 90
15.9
Students scoring 20 or higher on the ACT 38 of 90
N/A
N/A
9%
Students making expected gains (data reported for 2005; 2006; 2007) 50 of 90
N/A
50%
40%
Freshman On-Track to Graduate 67 of 78
63%
51%
41%
Students Enrolled in Advanced Placement Classes N/A
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Students Scoring 3+ on Advanced Placement Exams N/A
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Student connection CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Average Days Absent per Student 49 of 104
15
13
28
Students Reporting Participation in Extracurricular Activities N/A
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Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of School Safety N/A
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Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Academic Rigor at School N/A
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Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Support from Teachers and Staff at School N/A
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Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Social - Emotional Learning among Peers N/A
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School characteristics CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Number of national board certified teachers N/A
1
Average days absent per teacher 44 of 86
10
School cleanliness N/A
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Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Adequate + Excellent 84%
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Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Excellent 13%
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Key dates*
September 03
Track E: No Classes, Staff Only Day
September 06
Labor Day: No Classes
September 07
First Day of School: Regular Track
*Actual dates may vary. Please call school to confirm.