CHICAGO TECH HS
About the school
Chicago Tech Academy’s mission is to educate, empower, and connect a diverse next generation of entrepreneurial thinkers to discover their passions, succeed in college and thrive in a digital world. ChiTech is different because ALL STUDENTS: 1. Complete hands on projects where they discover, investigate, and solve problems that engage their community through Project Based Learning. 2. Participate in a college and career success program through Embarc, Senior Seminar, or Genesys Works. 3. Receive enhanced STEM coursework, with advanced courses in Computer Science, Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and Multimedia Arts. 4. Learn entrepreneurship principles where they are inspired to be fearless, confident, and connected learners. ChiTech also competes in city-wide entrepreneurship challenges. 5. Engage in real world learning. ChiTech works with 100+ partners such as DDB, Vibes Media, Gogo Air, SAP, TechNexus, Black Tech Mecca and ActiveCampaign to provide students with early exposure to work-based learning and internships. 6. Have the opportunity to participate in a Computer Programming pathway as part of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs; ChiTech is one of only four schools in the city to offer the program.
Student Life
- Dress Code
- Yes
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish
- School Hours
- 8:30 AM-3:45 PM
- Bilingal Services
- Yes
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Refugee Services
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Significantly Modified Cirriculum
- No
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Campus Accessibility
- Not Accessible
- Parking Accessibility
- Not Accessible
- Transition Program
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
Demographics
School Stats
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- Career/Job Training
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
Creative
- Drawing
- Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
- Painting
- Fundamentals/Theory of Music
- Student Art Club
- Graphic Design
- Murals
- Percussion
- Art Studio
- Guitar
- Media and Production Workshops
- Web Design
- Mixed Media
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Health Curriculum Utilized
- Targeted Interventions
Life And Leadership
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Cooking Club
- Enrichment Classes
- Field Trip
- Transition to College Workshops
- ESL Workshops
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Parent Patrol
- Safe Passage
- Computer/Technology Workshops
- Family Counseling/Support Group
- Health and Well-Being Workshops
- Self-Esteem Workshops
- Family Nights
- Parent Advisory/Group
Scholastic
- Science Club
- Technology Club
- Tutoring
- Book/Reading Club
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Virtual Learning/Online Courses
- Evening School
- Homework Help
- Summer School
Sports And Fitness
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
CHICAGO TECH HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Information Technology-Game Programming
- 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: Proximity,General
- Number of applications: 694
- Number of offers: 127
CHICAGO TECH HS-STEM
- 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,General
- Number of applications: 570
- Number of offers: 74
