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NORTH-GRAND HS
4338 W WABANSIA Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60639
65, 72
Student Body: 1016
About the school

North-Grand High School is quickly becoming a premiere neighborhood high school on the west side of Chicago.  In 2013-2014, North-Grand High School officially came off probation and has continued to raise its overall status moving from a Level 2+ school to a Level 1 school.  The administration and staff at North-Grand are committed to student success and strive to build a culture of continuous improvement.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
French, 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
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Staff Only
Safety Rating
WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
7:45 AM-3:00 PM

Demographics

0.4%
Asian
19.6%
Black
78.1%
Hispanic
0.8%
White
1.1%
Other

School Stats

18.6%
Diverse Learners
42.1%
Limited English
11.3%
Mobility Rate
60.3%
Chronic Truancy
90.2%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • CTE (Allied Health)
  • CTE (Culinary Arts)
  • CTE (Pre-Engineering - Project Lead the Way)

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Culinary Classes
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Guitar
  • Improv
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Photography
  • Rock Band
  • Student Art Club
  • Talent Show

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • First Aid Training
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Nutrition Workshop
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Environmental Club
  • Leaders Program
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Mikva Challenge
  • Peace Circles
  • Peer Jury
  • Peer Mentors
  • Restorative Justice
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Student Council/Government
  • Young Parent Supports

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • ESL Workshops
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Family Breakfasts
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Fitness Classes
  • Fitness For Parents
  • GED English Classes
  • GED Spanish Classes
  • Gang Awareness Workshop
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Music Appreciation
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parenting Classes
  • Safety Workshops
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Academic Olympics
  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Debate Team
  • Evening School
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • Homework Help
  • Journalism Club
  • Science Club
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Writers Workshop
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Bowling
  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Boys’ Swimming
  • Boys’ Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Dance
  • Football
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Bowling
  • Girls’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Softball
  • Girls’ Swimming
  • Girls’ Volleyball
  • Running
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga/Pilates
80.9%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
85.5%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
82.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
841
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
60.2%
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.

NORTH-GRAND 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: 606
  • Number of offers: 45

NORTH-GRAND HS-Early College STEAM

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: 2.5
  • 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: 822
  • Number of offers: 118

NORTH-GRAND 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: 498
  • Number of offers: 45

NORTH-GRAND 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

NORTH-GRAND 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

NORTH-GRAND HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Manufacturing - Pre-Engineering

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: 659
  • Number of offers: 45