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ALCOTT HS
https://alcottcollegeprep.org
2957 N HOYNE Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60618-8208
49, 50, 76, 77
Blue,Red
Student Body: 359
About the school

The vision of Alcott is to create an intimate educationally, socially, and emotionally rich community of lifelong learners in a seamless, integrated 9 through 12 environment where students become accountable and responsible for their own education, reaching their full potential and graduating with the tools and experiences to both succeed in their own lives and to make a positive contribution to society.Alcott’s mission is to educate students to become innovative leaders, engaged citizens and lifelong learners. Our students will be wise, creative, critical thinkers and will take responsibility for their own learning at every age.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish,French
Refugee Services
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
Not Accessible
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Safety Rating
WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
M, T, W, TH: 7:45 AM-3:05 PM F:7:45 AM-2:07 PM

Demographics

1.4%
Asian
15.0%
Black
66.9%
Hispanic
13.9%
White
2.8%
Other

School Stats

36.5%
Diverse Learners
32.3%
Limited English
7.8%
Mobility Rate
49.2%
Chronic Truancy
71.3%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • CTE Engineering

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music
  • Guitar
  • Mixed Media
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Musicals
  • Origami
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Rock Band
  • Sketching
  • Student Art Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Targeted Interventions

Life And Leadership

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

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Family Breakfasts
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chess Team
  • Chicago History Fair
  • Debate Team
  • Expanded Library Service Hours
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Journalism Club
  • Learning Lab
  • Math Team
  • Newspaper
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Science Club
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Writers Workshop
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • 16 inch Softball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleading
  • Chess
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Dance
  • Exercise
  • Football
  • Pom-Pon
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
86.6%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
85.4%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
91.5%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
888
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
61.6%
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.

ALCOTT HS - General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
  • 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,Staff Preference,Elementary Preference,Overlay,General
  • Note: Elementary preference: Alcott ES Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.
  • Number of applications: 658
  • Number of offers: 127

ALCOTT HS - Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Manufacturing - Pre-Engineering

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: 381
  • Number of offers: 39