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CHICAGO MILITARY HS
3519 S GILES Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60653
1, 29, 3, 31, 35, 39, 4
Green,Red
Student Body: 200
About the school

Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville (CMA-B) is a premier Early College STEM High School where rich history meets cutting-edge opportunity for a tight-knit community of 200 high-achieving cadets. Grounded in a military model that builds social, emotional, and academic strength, CMA-B empowers students through self-discipline, individual accountability, and authentic, lifelong leadership skills that uplift both themselves and their communities. Our mission is to prepare every cadet for college and post-secondary success through a rigorous, relevant preparatory curriculum. As an Early College STEM school and 1:1 technology academy, CMA-B offers direct pathways to the future with hands-on STEM coursework, dual-credit and dual-enrollment college opportunities, immersive learning outside the classroom, and specialized job-readiness programs designed for today's high-demand industries. Proudly housed within the historic 8th Infantry Armory, our school bridges the vibrant heritage of the Bronzeville neighborhood with newly renovated, state-of-the-art science labs and modern facilities. For driven students ready to take accountability, lead with purpose, and excel in the modern world, Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville provides the ultimate launching pad for lifelong achievement.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
N/A
Classroom Languages
Refugee Services
N/A
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
Not Accessible
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
7:30 AM-3:01 PM

Demographics

1.0%
Asian
76.0%
Black
22.5%
Hispanic
0.0%
White
0.5%
Other

School Stats

23.5%
Diverse Learners
14.5%
Limited English
9.8%
Mobility Rate
59.6%
Chronic Truancy
63.5%
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
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Student Art Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • First Aid Training
  • Targeted Interventions

Life And Leadership

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

Parent And Community

  • CPR Classes
  • Community Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Dance Classes
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Nutrition Workshops
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parenting Classes
  • Running
  • Safe Passage
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Debate Team
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Learning Lab
  • Newspaper
  • Poetry Club
  • Science Club
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Track
  • Cheerleading
  • Chess
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Dance
  • Exercise
  • Football
  • Girls on Track
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Soccer
  • Girls' Track
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Pom-Pon
  • Running
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
81.9%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
77.4%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
81.8%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
856
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
50.9%
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.

CHICAGO MILITARY HS-Military & Service Leadership

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 447
  • Number of offers: 93