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ACERO - GARCIA HS
4248 W 47TH St, Chicago, Illinois, 60632
47, 53A
Orange
Student Body: 654
About the school

Garcia, which opened in 2008, serves approximately 620 students from ninth through twelfth grade. It earned a Level 1 SQRP rating in 2018. The school focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning, with multimedia, architecture, art and engineering studios on campus. Garcia prides itself on a robust curriculum, featuring various AP courses, dual enrollment math and four-years of Mandarin and Spanish instruction. It also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including eight athletic teams, National Honor Society, Literary Magazine, Debate Team, Drama Club, Pride Club, Student Council, and more.    Acero Schools provide a strong academic foundation for high school students to help them master the fundamental skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
N/A
Classroom Languages
Mandarin, Spanish
Refugee Services
N/A
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
Dress Code
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Safety Rating
WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00 AM-3:30 PM

Demographics

0.3%
Asian
0.6%
Black
97.2%
Hispanic
1.2%
White
0.7%
Other

School Stats

18.0%
Diverse Learners
51.1%
Limited English
7.2%
Mobility Rate
47.7%
Chronic Truancy
86.7%
Low Income

College And Career

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Drama

Health And Wellness

  • Nutrition Program

Life And Leadership

  • Activism/Social Impact Clubs
  • Boys/Girls Student Clubs
  • Student Council/Government

Parent And Community

  • Leadership Development For Parents

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Chess Team
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boys’ Cross Country
  • Boys’ Track
  • Cheerleading
  • Girls’ Cross Country
  • Girls’ Track
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
85.4%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
97.3%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
92.3%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
845
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
59.1%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Not Applicable
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • 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.

ACERO - GARCIA HS-STEM

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,Elementary Preference,General
  • Note: Elementary preferences: ACERO - BRIGHTON PARK, ACERO - CISNEROS, ACERO - CLEMENTE, ACERO - DE LA CRUZ, ACERO - DE LAS CASAS, ACERO - FUENTES, ACERO - IDAR, ACERO - MARQUEZ, ACERO - PAZ, ACERO - SANTIAGO, ACERO - TAMAYO, ACERO - TORRES, ACERO - ZIZUMBO"
  • Number of applications: 704
  • Number of offers: 180