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FENGER HS
11220 S WALLACE St, Chicago, Illinois, 60628
8A
Blue, Brown
Student Body: 202
About the school

Fenger aims to provide individualized supports necessary to help students achieve their best. Fenger also provides many opportunities, including college trips, and 40+ after-school programs.

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
First Floor Usable
Dress Code
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Usable
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
9:00AM - 4:27PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
91.6%
Black
6.9%
Hispanic
1.0%
White
0.5%
Other

School Stats

23.3%
Diverse Learners
3.0%
Limited English
29.2%
Mobility Rate
77.7%
Chronic Truancy
77.7%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • JROTC

Creative

  • Animation
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Culinary Classes
  • Film and Video
  • Rhythm Group
  • Step Dance
  • Student Art Club
  • Talent Show

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Nutrition Program
  • Targeted Interventions

Life And Leadership

  • Activism/Social Impact Clubs
  • Boys/Girls Student Clubs
  • Environmental Club
  • JROTC
  • Leaders Program
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Mikva Challenge
  • Peace Circles
  • Peer Jury
  • Peer Mentors
  • Restorative Justice
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Student Council/Government

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Art Appreciation
  • Biking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Fitness For Parents
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Nutrition Workshops
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parenting Classes
  • Peace Circles
  • Safe Passage
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Chicago History Fair
  • Evening School
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • Newspaper
  • Poetry Club
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Writers Workshop

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Bowling
  • Boys’ Cross Country
  • Boys’ Track
  • Boys’ Volleyball
  • Boys’ Water Polo
  • Cheerleading
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Exercise
  • Football
  • Girls on Track
  • Girls’ Baseball
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Bowling
  • Girls’ Cross Country
  • Girls’ Softball
  • Girls’ Track
  • Girls’ Volleyball
  • Girls’ Water Polo
  • Pom-Pon
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
76.3%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
86.8%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
58.1%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
783
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
59.5%
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.

FENGER 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: 97
  • Number of offers: 8

FENGER HS - Honors

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: 2
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Number of applications: 55
  • Number of offers: 1