NORTH-GRAND HS
4338 W WABANSIA Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60639
65, 72
Student Body: 1036
About the school
North-Grand High School is quickly becoming a premiere neighborhood high school on the west side of Chicago. In 2013-2014, North-Grand High School officially came off probation and has continued to raise its overall status moving from a Level 2+ school to a Level 1 school. The administration and staff at North-Grand are committed to student success and strive to build a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
Student Life
- Dress Code
- No
- Classroom Languages
- French, Spanish
- School Hours
- 7:45 AM-3:00 PM
- Bilingal Services
- Yes
- Attendance Boundaries
- Yes
- Refugee Services
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Significantly Modified Cirriculum
- Yes
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Campus Accessibility
- First Floor Usable
- Parking Accessibility
- Staff Only
- Transition Program
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
Demographics
0.2%
Asian
18.2%
Black
79.2%
Hispanic
1.2%
White
1.2%
Other
School Stats
17.0%
Diverse Learners
35.6%
Limited English
12.3%
Mobility Rate
66%
Chronic Truancy
88.0%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- Career/Job Training
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
- CTE (Allied Health)
- CTE (Culinary Arts)
- CTE (Pre-Engineering - Project Lead the Way)
Creative
- Art Studio
- Band/Orchestra
- Culinary Classes
- Dance
- Drama
- Guitar
- Improv
- Media and Production Workshops
- Photography
- Rock Band
- Student Art Club
- Talent Show
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- First Aid Training
- Health Curriculum Utilized
- Nutrition Workshop
- Targeted Interventions
- Workshops/Classes
Life And Leadership
- Environmental Club
- Leaders Program
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Mikva Challenge
- Peace Circles
- Peer Jury
- Peer Mentors
- Restorative Justice
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
- Student Council/Government
- Young Parent Supports
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Computer/Technology Workshops
- Enrichment Classes
- ESL Workshops
- Family Breakfasts
- Family Counseling/Support Group
- Family Nights
- Fitness Classes
- Fitness For Parents
- Gang Awareness Workshop
- GED English Classes
- GED Spanish Classes
- Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
- Leadership Development For Parents
- Meeting Space For Parent Groups
- Music Appreciation
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Parent Advocacy
- Parenting Classes
- Safety Workshops
- Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
- Transition to College Workshops
Scholastic
- Academic Olympics
- Advanced Placement
- Bilingual Support
- Book/Reading Club
- Debate Team
- Evening School
- Freshmen On-Pace
- Homework Help
- Journalism Club
- Science Club
- Summer School
- Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
- Tutoring
- Tutoring
- Virtual Learning/Online Courses
- Writers Workshop
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Boys’ Baseball
- Boys’ Basketball
- Boys’ Bowling
- Boys’ Soccer
- Boys’ Swimming
- Boys’ Volleyball
- Cheerleading
- Conditioning and Fitness
- Dance
- Football
- Girls’ Basketball
- Girls’ Bowling
- Girls’ Soccer
- Girls’ Softball
- Girls’ Swimming
- Girls’ Volleyball
- Running
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Yoga/Pilates
School Performance
80.9%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
90.9%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
80.4%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
855
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
48.4%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
GOOD STANDING
Overall Rating
Admissions
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
NORTH-GRAND HS-Career &Technical Education (CTE)-Culinary & Hospitality Management
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: Attendance Area,General
- Number of applications: 669
- Number of offers: 45
NORTH-GRAND HS-Early College STEAM
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: 2.5
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: Attendance Area,Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,General
- Note: Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.
- Number of applications: 884
- Number of offers: 115
NORTH-GRAND HS-Career &Technical Education (CTE)-Health Science
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: /
- Priority: General
- Number of applications: 554
- Number of offers: 45
NORTH-GRAND HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/Intensive 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
NORTH-GRAND 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
NORTH-GRAND 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: /
- Priority: General
- Number of applications: 726
- Number of offers: 40
