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INSTITUTO - HEALTH
2520 S WESTERN Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60608
49, 60
Blue,Pink,Orange
Student Body: 550
About the school

IHSCA ignites excitement for learning by exposing our students to a diverse range of opportunities in the health and sciences field while awakening their passion for social justice and civic responsibility. IHSCA fosters a safe and inclusive culture, high expectations, and authentic collaboration within the classroom and throughout the school community. IHSCA students lead by example: they think critically, act for the betterment of our world, and confidently conquer the challenges that await them in college and career.

Student Life

Dress Code
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish
School Hours
8:00 AM -3:00 PM
Bilingal Services
Yes
Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Refugee Services
Yes
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

0.0%
Asian
2.9%
Black
95.6%
Hispanic
1.1%
White
0.4%
Other

School Stats

18.4%
Diverse Learners
54.0%
Limited English
13.5%
Mobility Rate
63.6%
Chronic Truancy
78.2%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

  • Project Lead the Way (Biomedical Sciences)

Creative

  • Ceramics

Health And Wellness

  • Common Threads
  • Nutrition Program
  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Nutrition Workshop
  • Health Curriculum Utilized

Life And Leadership

  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Young Parent Supports
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Field Trip
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Transition to College Workshops
  • Book Club
  • ESL Workshops
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • GED Spanish Classes
  • Community Service
  • Fitness Classes
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Family Nights
  • Gang Awareness Workshop
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Peace Circles

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Science Club
  • Yearbook Club
  • Bilingual Support
  • Tutoring
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Summer School

Sports And Fitness

  • Football
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Boys' Track
  • Boys' Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Boys' Cross Country
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
79.9%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
73.1%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
85.2%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
856
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
33.5%
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

INSTITUTO - HEALTH-Charter-Health Sciences

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: General
  • Number of applications: 257
  • Number of offers: 49

INSTITUTO - HEALTH-Charter-General Education

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,General
  • Number of applications: 359
  • Number of offers: 65