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ACERO - GARCIA HS
4248 W 47TH St, Chicago, Illinois, 60632
47, 53A
Orange
Student Body: 635
About the school

Garcia, which opened in 2008, serves approximately 649 students from ninth through twelfth grade. Garcia received a commendable ISBE summative designation in 2024 as well as a well organized from the CPS 5 Essentials survey. 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 multiple athletic teams, National Honor Society, Chess Team, Makerspace Club, Art 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
Yes
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-3:00 PM

Demographics

0.2%
Asian
0.6%
Black
97.3%
Hispanic
1.3%
White
0.6%
Other

School Stats

18.9%
Diverse Learners
55.1%
Limited English
7.2%
Mobility Rate
47.7%
Chronic Truancy
89.0%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Student Art Club

Health And Wellness

  • Nutrition Program

Life And Leadership

Parent And Community

  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Parent Advisory/Group

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Chess Team
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Cross Country
  • Boys' Soccer
  • Boys' Track
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Soccer
  • Girls' Track
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • 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
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 838
  • Number of offers: 180