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ACERO - GARCIA HS
4248 W 47TH St, Chicago, Illinois, 60632
47, 53A
Orange
Student Body: 616
About the school

Garcia, which opened in 2008, serves approximately 620 students from ninth through twelfth grade. It earned a Level 1 SQRP rating in 2018. The school focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning, with multimedia, architecture, art and engineering studios on campus. Garcia prides itself on a robust curriculum, featuring various AP courses, dual enrollment math and four-years of Mandarin and Spanish instruction. It also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including eight athletic teams, National Honor Society, Literary Magazine, Debate Team, Drama Club, Pride Club, Student Council, and more.    Acero Schools provide a strong academic foundation for high school students to help them master the fundamental skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

Student Life

Dress Code
Yes
Classroom Languages
Mandarin, Spanish
School Hours
8:00 AM-3:30 PM
Bilingal Services
N/A
Attendance Boundaries
No
Refugee Services
N/A
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Significantly Modified Cirriculum
No
Safety Rating
WEAK
Campus Accessibility
Parking Accessibility
Transition Program
No
Multisensory Program
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12

Demographics

0.2%
Asian
0.5%
Black
97.1%
Hispanic
1.9%
White
0.3%
Other

School Stats

17.4%
Diverse Learners
41.6%
Limited English
8.7%
Mobility Rate
62.6%
Chronic Truancy
85.2%
Low Income

College And Career

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Drama

Health And Wellness

  • Nutrition Program

Life And Leadership

  • Activism/Social Impact Clubs
  • Boys/Girls Student Clubs
  • Student Council/Government

Parent And Community

  • Leadership Development For Parents

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Chess Team
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boys’ Cross Country
  • Boys’ Track
  • Cheerleading
  • Girls’ Cross Country
  • Girls’ Track
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
81.3%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
94.4%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
91.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
859
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
62.9%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
NOT APPLICABLE
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only

ACERO - GARCIA HS-STEM

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Sibling Preference,Elementary Preference,General
  • Note: Elementary preference: ACERO - BRIGHTON PARK, ACERO - CISNEROS, ACERO - CLEMENTE, ACERO - DE LA CRUZ, ACERO - DE LAS CASAS, ACERO - FUENTES, ACERO - IDAR, ACERO - MARQUEZ, ACERO - PAZ, ACERO - SANTIAGO, ACERO - TAMAYO, ACERO - TORRES, ACERO - ZIZUMBO"
  • Number of applications: 796
  • Number of offers: 160