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AIR FORCE HS
https://afahs.org
3630 S WELLS St, Chicago, Illinois, 60609
24, 35, 39, 44
Green,Red
Student Body: 130
About the school

AFAHS provides a rigorous curriculum across all disciplines and grade levels, emphasizing literacy, science, character development and discipline in a nurturing, positive, structured and safe environment.  AFAHS is also the only provider of a flight program for students in the Chicagoland area who are interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace industry.  Our state of the art Flight Simulator Lab is the only one in CPS conveniently located near the South Loop.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
No
Classroom Languages
Spanish,French
Refugee Services
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
Usable
Dress Code
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Usable
Safety Rating
WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
07:30 AM-03:00 PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
55.4%
Black
40.0%
Hispanic
3.1%
White
1.5%
Other

School Stats

18.5%
Diverse Learners
26.2%
Limited English
%
Mobility Rate
58.9%
Chronic Truancy
82.3%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • Career/Job Training
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • JROTC

Creative

  • Animation/Cartoon
  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Mixed Media
  • Murals
  • Painting
  • Percussion
  • Step Dance
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • First Aid Training
  • Nutrition Program
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Aerobics
  • Community Service
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Fitness Classes
  • Fitness For Parents
  • Gang Awareness Workshop
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parenting Classes
  • Peace Circles
  • Safe Passage
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chess Team
  • Debate Team
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • History Club
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Journalism Club
  • Math Team
  • Newspaper
  • Poetry Club
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Science Club
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Chess
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Exercise
  • Football
  • Pom-Pon
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Step Dance
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
86.9%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
83.9%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
90.0%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
859
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
66.7%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
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.

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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: 447
  • Number of offers: 69