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HANCOCK HS
5437 W 64TH Pl, Chicago, Illinois, 60638-5681
53A, 55, 59
Orange
Student Body: 1022
About the school

Hancock fosters leadership skills and community involvement through small group workshops and support programs designed to help students discover and develop their academic abilities.

Student Life

Dress Code
No
Classroom Languages
Spanish,French
School Hours
8:15AM - 3:25PM
Bilingal Services
Yes
Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Refugee Services
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Significantly Modified Cirriculum
No
Safety Rating
NEUTRAL
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Parking Accessibility
Usable
Transition Program
No
Multisensory Program
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12

Demographics

0.9%
Asian
1.3%
Black
90.0%
Hispanic
6.5%
White
1.3%
Other

School Stats

5.8%
Diverse Learners
3.8%
Limited English
1.7%
Mobility Rate
26%
Chronic Truancy
66.4%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • Career/Job Training
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Painting
  • Plays/Acting
  • Theater
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music
  • Knitting
  • Mosaics
  • Pottery
  • Student Art Club
  • Murals
  • Scrapbooking
  • Student Music Club
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Guitar
  • Talent Show
  • Web Design
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Drama
  • Mixed Media

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Nutrition Workshop
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

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
  • GED English Classes
  • Music Appreciation
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Running
  • Transition to College Workshops
  • Book Club
  • ESL Workshops
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Crafts Workshop
  • Literacy Workshops
  • Safety Workshops
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Nutrition Workshops
  • Parenting Classes
  • Self-Esteem Workshops
  • Dance Classes
  • Family Nights
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs

Scholastic

  • Chicago History Fair
  • Expanded Library Service Hours
  • Math Team
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Advanced Placement
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • Science Club
  • Technology Club
  • Yearbook Club
  • Bilingual Support
  • Debate Team
  • Newspaper
  • Tutoring
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Poetry Club
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Chess Team
  • Homework Help
  • Math Bowl
  • Summer School

Sports And Fitness

  • 16 inch Softball
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleading
  • Exercise
  • Football
  • Pom-Pon
  • Chess
  • Rugby
  • Baseball
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Fitness Basics
  • Running
  • Basketball
  • Dance
  • Kickball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
91.6%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
97.9%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
93.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
1042
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
68.1%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
GOOD STANDING
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

HANCOCK HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
  • 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: General
  • Number of applications: None
  • Number of offers: None

HANCOCK HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Manufacturing - Pre-Engineering

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: / 48
  • Priority: Overlay,General
  • Number of applications: 1754
  • Number of offers: 130

HANCOCK HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Law & Public Safety- Pre-Law

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: / 48
  • Priority: Overlay,General
  • Number of applications: 1572
  • Number of offers: 130

HANCOCK HS-Selective Enrollment High School

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Admissions Exam
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: / 48
  • Priority: General,Tier
  • Number of applications: 3218
  • Number of offers: 203