CHICAGO TECH HS
About the school
Chicago Tech Academy’s mission is to educate, empower, and connect a diverse next generation of entrepreneurial thinkers to discover their passions, succeed in college and thrive in a digital world. ChiTech is different because ALL STUDENTS: 1. Complete hands on projects where they discover, investigate, and solve problems that engage their community through Project Based Learning. 2. Participate in a college and career success program through Embarc, Senior Seminar, or Genesys Works. 3. Receive enhanced STEM coursework, with advanced courses in Computer Science, Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and Multimedia Arts. 4. Learn entrepreneurship principles where they are inspired to be fearless, confident, and connected learners. ChiTech also competes in city-wide entrepreneurship challenges. 5. Engage in real world learning. ChiTech works with 100+ partners such as DDB, Vibes Media, Gogo Air, SAP, TechNexus, Black Tech Mecca and ActiveCampaign to provide students with early exposure to work-based learning and internships. 6. Have the opportunity to participate in a Computer Programming pathway as part of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs; ChiTech is one of only four schools in the city to offer the program.
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- Yes
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish
- Refugee Services
- No
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Campus Accessibility
- Not Accessible
- Dress Code
- Yes
- Multisensory Program
- No
- Parking Accessibility
- Not Accessible
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 8:30 AM-3:45 PM
Demographics
School Stats
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- Career/Job Training
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
Creative
- Art Studio
- Drawing
- Fundamentals/Theory of Music
- Graphic Design
- Guitar
- Media and Production Workshops
- Mixed Media
- Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
- Murals
- Painting
- Percussion
- Student Art Club
- Web Design
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Health Curriculum Utilized
- Targeted Interventions
Life And Leadership
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Computer/Technology Workshops
- Cooking Club
- ESL Workshops
- Enrichment Classes
- Family Counseling/Support Group
- Family Nights
- Field Trip
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Health and Well-Being Workshops
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Parent Patrol
- Safe Passage
- Self-Esteem Workshops
- Transition to College Workshops
Scholastic
- Book/Reading Club
- Evening School
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Homework Help
- Science Club
- Summer School
- Technology Club
- Tutoring
- Virtual Learning/Online Courses
Sports And Fitness
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 TECH HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Information Technology-Game Programming
- 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: Proximity,General
- Number of applications: 577
- Number of offers: 101
CHICAGO TECH HS-STEM
- 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,General
- Number of applications: 568
- Number of offers: 74
