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PHOENIX MILITARY HS
145 S CAMPBELL Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60612
20, 49, 126
Blue, Green
Student Body: 397
About the school

Phoenix Military Academy (PMA) is a Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) Military Academy. The Academy goal is to educate PMA cadets as citizens of leadership with character and vision for our nation. At PMA, highly motivated and professional cadres of faculty provide an effective and challenging college-prep curriculum.  This curriculum is delivered in one of the safest, positive, and disciplined learning environments in CPS. The PMA small school setting enables teachers to build personal and positive connections with cadets equipping them for admission to highly selective colleges, successful future career endeavors, and competitive summer opportunities. PMA integrates JROTC and a team-based, problem-solving approach within an innovative core academic program. PMA cadets are empowered youth with a well-rounded education, instilled with self-confidence, a sense of teamwork, and leadership skills. PMA cadets become lifelong learners and positive change agents in their communities.

Student Life

Dress Code
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish
School Hours
7:00 AM-3:00 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

0.8%
Asian
12.6%
Black
82.4%
Hispanic
3.5%
White
0.7%
Other

School Stats

7.6%
Diverse Learners
20.4%
Limited English
6.6%
Mobility Rate
40.4%
Chronic Truancy
90.7%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • JROTC

Creative

  • Band/Orchestra
  • Mixed Media

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services

Life And Leadership

  • Environmental Club
  • JROTC
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Student Council/Government

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Safe Passage
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Debate Team
  • Homework Help
  • Mayor Daley’s Book Club
  • Poetry Club
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Science Club
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club
  • Young Authors

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Bowling
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Bowling
  • Boys’ Cross Country
  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Boys’ Softball
  • Boys’ Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
  • Football
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Bowling
  • Girls’ Cross Country
  • Girls’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Softball
  • Girls’ Volleyball
  • Wrestling
88.7%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
99.2%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
97.3%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
921
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
58.6%
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

PHOENIX MILITARY HS-Military & Service Leadership

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: General
  • Number of applications: 879
  • Number of offers: 165