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PERSPECTIVES - LEADERSHIP HS
8522 S LAFAYETTE Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60620-1308
44, 79, 8A
Red
Student Body: 777
About the school

Perspectives Leadership Academy (PLA) prepares all students for college success, equipped with the tools to become reflective, ethical leaders engaged in a meaningful life. PLA will be moving Fall 2019 to a new state-of the-art campus in Chatham and serves 300 students in grades 9-12. PLA provides effective programs that develop our students into leaders of positive social change. PLA partners with professionals to provide mentorship opportunities and the implementation of a strategic plan that infuses leadership development into all facets of the school. PLA offers AP classes and Dual Enrollment in partnership with City Colleges. Students can also participate in over 50 afterschool programs and athletic teams. Perspectives also serves students grades 6-8 at this campus. Our middle academy teaches through personalized learning, combining tailored classroom instruction with an online curriculum called Summit, which allows students to work at their pace, track their work and receive personalized instruction based on where they’re at. To apply for a middle school seat, please visit https://pcsedu.org/enroll/choosing-your-campus/.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Bilingual Services
No
Classroom Languages
Spanish
Refugee Services
N/A
School Grades
6,7,8,9,10,11,12
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-3:20 PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
97.3%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
0.0%
White
1.0%
Other

School Stats

13.3%
Diverse Learners
0.5%
Limited English
11.3%
Mobility Rate
57.8%
Chronic Truancy
87.1%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Crochet
  • Culinary Classes
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Fashion
  • Film and Video
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Painting
  • Recorder
  • Step Dance
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Nutrition Program
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Crafts Workshop
  • Dance Classes
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Family Nights
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Fitness Classes
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Self-Esteem Workshops
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops
  • Yoga

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Chess Team
  • Chicago History Fair
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Newspaper
  • Science Club
  • Speech Team
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Exercise
  • Football
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Pom-Pon
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Step Dance
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
84.5%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
90.7%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
81.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
798
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
42.5%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Not Applicable
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.

PERSPECTIVES - LEADERSHIP HS-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 781
  • Number of offers: 149