WELLS HS
936 N ASHLAND Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60622
9, 56, 66
Blue,Green
Student Body: 373
About the school
Vision Statement: All Wells students are critically thinking, creative, empathetic change-makers who commit to their own growth and development within their local community and our global society. Mission Statement: The mission of Wells High School is to prepare young people for success after high school by placing equal value on high-quality, rigorous education and social-emotional wellness. As a fine arts academy, we recognize that centering student voice and creativity drives excellence and therefore we elevate the arts and arts-based initiatives in our teaching and learning. All Wells Raiders also seek to display the RISE principles: Respect, Integrity, Self-Expression, and Engagement
Overview
Student Life
- Dress Code
- No
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish
- School Hours
- 8:00AM - 3:15PM
- Bilingal Services
- Yes
- Attendance Boundaries
- Yes
- Refugee Services
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Significantly Modified Cirriculum
- No
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Campus Accessibility
- Not Accessible
- Parking Accessibility
- Staff Only
- Transition Program
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
Demographics
0.5%
Asian
36.7%
Black
47.7%
Hispanic
12.3%
White
2.8%
Other
School Stats
16.1%
Diverse Learners
43.2%
Limited English
19.9%
Mobility Rate
75.4%
Chronic Truancy
59.5%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- Career/Job Training
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
- AVID
- JROTC
Creative
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
- Painting
- Plays/Acting
- Theater
- Band/Orchestra
- Ethnic/Folk Dance
- Fundamentals/Theory of Music
- Student Art Club
- Line Dancing
- Murals
- Percussion
- Art Studio
- Dance
- Guitar
- Media and Production Workshops
- Musicals
- Photography
- Talent Show
- Web Design
- Choir/Chorus
- Drama
- Piano/Keyboard
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Health Curriculum Utilized
- Targeted Interventions
- Workshops/Classes
Life And Leadership
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
- 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
- Parent Patrol
- Safe Passage
- Art Appreciation
- Community Service
- Crafts Workshop
- Literacy Workshops
- Computer/Technology Workshops
- Nutrition Workshops
- Parenting Classes
- Family Nights
- Meeting Space For Parent Groups
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Peace Circles
- Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
Scholastic
- Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
- Tutoring
- Advanced Placement
- Freshmen On-Pace
- Science Club
- Technology Club
- Yearbook Club
- Bilingual Support
- Debate Team
- Tutoring
- Book/Reading Club
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Learning Lab
- Virtual Learning/Online Courses
- Evening School
- Homework Help
- Summer School
Sports And Fitness
- 16 inch Softball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Soccer
- Girls' Volleyball
- Boys' Track
- Chess
- Fast Pitch
- Girls' Softball
- Baseball
- Boys' Basketball
- Boys' Volleyball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
School Performance
75.3%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
81.3%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
76.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
771
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
44.8%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
PROVISIONAL SUPPORT
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
WELLS HS-Fine & Performing Arts
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: 217
- Number of offers: 27
WELLS HS-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: 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: 377
- Number of offers: 37
WELLS 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: /
- Priority: General
- Number of applications: 223
- Number of offers: 24
