ACERO - GARCIA HS
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
School Stats
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
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.
