CICS - NORTHTOWN HS
3900 W PETERSON Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60659
53, 84
Blue,Red
Student Body: 904
About the school
We are the world at home, where every student finds a place, a purpose, and an opportunity to succeed. We exist to prepare graduates who will become agents of change. We educate, equip, and inspire students in Chicago. We succeed through Equity & Access, Scholarship, and an Enhanced Campus Experience.
Overview
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- Yes
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish,French
- Refugee Services
- N/A
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Campus Accessibility
- Dress Code
- Yes
- Multisensory Program
- No
- Parking Accessibility
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 8:00AM
Demographics
20.5%
Asian
9.5%
Black
55.6%
Hispanic
12.6%
White
1.8%
Other
School Stats
20.6%
Diverse Learners
48.3%
Limited English
6.1%
Mobility Rate
46.7%
Chronic Truancy
73.7%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- Career/Job Training
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
Creative
- Art Studio
- Band/Orchestra
- Culinary Classes
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Fundamentals/Theory of Music
- Graphic Design
- Guitar
- Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
- Musicals
- Painting
- Plays/Acting
- Student Art Club
- Talent Show
- Theater
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
Life And Leadership
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Peer Mentors
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
Parent And Community
- Meeting Space For Parent Groups
- Parent Advisory/Group
Scholastic
- Advanced Placement
- Bilingual Support
- Book/Reading Club
- Chicago History Fair
- Homework Help
- Learning Lab
- Math Team
- Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
- Tutoring
- Tutoring
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
School Performance
87.0%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
94.0%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
95.1%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
904
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
71.7%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Not Applicable
Overall Rating
Admissions
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.
CICS - NORTHTOWN HS-General Education
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
