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CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HS
2100 E 87TH St, Chicago, Illinois, 60617
14, 15, 87
Student Body: 579
About the school

CVCA is an Early College Science, Technology, Engineering and Math School (ECSS), which enables students to earn both a high school diploma and college credits. Motorola Solutions is CVCA’s ECSS partner.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Bilingual Services
No
Classroom Languages
Spanish
Refugee Services
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
Yes
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Dress Code
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00AM - 3:53 PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
87.4%
Black
11.1%
Hispanic
0.7%
White
0.8%
Other

School Stats

29.9%
Diverse Learners
11.4%
Limited English
27.9%
Mobility Rate
58.8%
Chronic Truancy
75.5%
Low Income

College And Career

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • JROTC

Creative

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services

Life And Leadership

  • JROTC

Parent And Community

  • Safe Passage

Scholastic

  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring

Sports And Fitness

  • 16 inch Softball
  • Bowling
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Cross Country
  • Boys’ Track
  • Cheerleading
  • Football
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Cross Country
  • Girls’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Track
  • Pom-Pon
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
80.6%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
91.7%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
78.1%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
779
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
41.7%
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.

CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Agriculture & Horticulture

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: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 46
  • Number of offers: 3

CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Construction & Architecture- Carpentry

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: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 91
  • Number of offers: 11

CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Personal Care Services - Cosmetology

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: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 268
  • Number of offers: 49

CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Culinary & Hospitality Management

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: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 135
  • Number of offers: 14

CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HS-Special Education-Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
  • 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: None
  • Number of offers: None

CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Transportation-Diesel Technology

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: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 76
  • Number of offers: 5

CHICAGO VOCATIONAL 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: 260
  • Number of offers: 30

CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Health Science

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: 109
  • Number of offers: 11

CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Intensive Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
  • 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: None
  • Number of offers: None

CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
  • 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: None
  • Number of offers: None

CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Early College STEM

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: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 114
  • Number of offers: 8