INSTITUTO - HEALTH
2520 S WESTERN Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60608
49, 60
Blue,Pink,Orange
Student Body: 562
About the school
IHSCA ignites excitement for learning by exposing our students to a diverse range of opportunities in the health and sciences field while awakening their passion for social justice and civic responsibility. IHSCA fosters a safe and inclusive culture, high expectations, and authentic collaboration within the classroom and throughout the school community. IHSCA students lead by example: they think critically, act for the betterment of our world, and confidently conquer the challenges that await them in college and career.
Overview
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- Yes
- Bilingual Services
- Yes
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish
- Refugee Services
- Yes
- 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
- VERY WEAK
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 8:00 AM -3:00 PM
Demographics
0.0%
Asian
3.2%
Black
95.7%
Hispanic
0.9%
White
0.2%
Other
School Stats
16.0%
Diverse Learners
60.5%
Limited English
19%
Mobility Rate
60.2%
Chronic Truancy
92.5%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- Career/Job Training
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- Project Lead the Way (Biomedical Sciences)
Creative
- Ceramics
Health And Wellness
- Common Threads
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Health Curriculum Utilized
- Nutrition Program
- Nutrition Workshop
Life And Leadership
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Peer Mentors
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
- Young Parent Supports
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Book Club
- Community Service
- Computer/Technology Workshops
- Conflict Resolution
- ESL Workshops
- Family Counseling/Support Group
- Family Nights
- Field Trip
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Fitness Classes
- GED Spanish Classes
- Gang Awareness Workshop
- Health and Well-Being Workshops
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Parent Advocacy
- Peace Circles
- Transition to College Workshops
Scholastic
- Advanced Placement
- Bilingual Support
- Book/Reading Club
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Homework Help
- Science Club
- Summer School
- Tutoring
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
- Basketball
- Boys' Cross Country
- Boys' Soccer
- Boys' Track
- Football
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Volleyball
- Softball
- Volleyball
School Performance
75.0%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
68.4%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
87.6%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
813
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
29.0%
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.
INSTITUTO - HEALTH-Charter-Health Sciences
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,General
- Number of applications: 289
- Number of offers: 52
INSTITUTO - HEALTH-Charter-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,General
- Number of applications: 379
- Number of offers: 71
