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AUSTIN CCA HS
https://accachicago.cps.edu
231 N PINE Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60644
20, 57, 85
Green
Student Body: 141
About the school

The Mission of Austin College and Career Academy (ACCA) is to educate, inspire, challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve academic, professional and personal success. Our culturally responsive instructional focus is grounded in research-based academic and socio-emotional supports which will ultimately lead to increased overall student growth and achievement. The work at ACCA is led by one critical question: is it in the best interest of students? At ACCA, we strive to maintain and cultivate the historic TIGER PRIDE!

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Bilingual Services
No
Classroom Languages
Spanish
Refugee Services
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Staff Only
Safety Rating
WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
82.3%
Black
17.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
White
0.7%
Other

School Stats

19.9%
Diverse Learners
13.5%
Limited English
44.1%
Mobility Rate
83.6%
Chronic Truancy
71.6%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • AVID

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Drawing
  • Figure Drawing
  • Mixed Media
  • Murals
  • Painting
  • Sketching
  • Student Art Club
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

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

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Art Appreciation
  • Art Therapy
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cooking Club
  • ESL Workshops
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Fitness Classes
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Math/Science Workshops
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Music Appreciation
  • Nutrition Club
  • Nutrition Workshops
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Peace Circles
  • Safe Passage
  • Transition to College Workshops
  • Yoga

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Evening School
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Journalism Club
  • Math Team
  • Summer School
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Cross Country
  • Boys' Lacrosse
  • Boys' Track
  • Cheerleading
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Exercise
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Lacrosse
  • Girls' Soccer
  • Girls' Track
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Pom-Pon
  • Volleyball
61.5%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
66.7%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
66.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
745
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
33.3%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Intensive Support
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.

AUSTIN CCA HS - General Education

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,Staff Preference,Attendance Area,General
  • Note: Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.
  • Number of applications: 150
  • Number of offers: 13