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PERSPECTIVES - TECH HS
8522 S LAFAYETTE Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60620-1308
44, 75
Red
Student Body: 310
About the school

Perspectives High School of Technology (TECH) integrates the use of technology throughout our rigorous and relevant college preparatory curriculum, providing students with a competitive advantage in college and beyond. TECH will be moving Fall 2019 to a new state-of the-art campus in Chatham and serves approximately 330 students in grades 9-12. TECH students take advanced technology courses in a modern computing environment that includes tablet computing, traditional desktops, and both wired/fixed and wireless/mobile thin clients. TECH scholars have the opportunity to graduate with Adobe Software™ certification, externally costing up to $40,000. TECH offers AP classes and Dual Enrollment in partnership with City Colleges. Students can also participate in over 50 afterschool programs and athletic teams. We also serve 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. To apply for a middle school seat, please visit https://pcsedu.org/enroll/choosing-your-campus/

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
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
97.4%
Black
2.3%
Hispanic
0.0%
White
0.3%
Other

School Stats

15.5%
Diverse Learners
0.3%
Limited English
10.8%
Mobility Rate
62.8%
Chronic Truancy
86.1%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

  • AP

Creative

  • Band/Orchestra
  • Culinary Classes
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Fashion
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Step Dance
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Nutrition Program

Life And Leadership

  • Activism/Social Impact Clubs
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors
  • Restorative Justice
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Student Council/Government
  • Voices of Youth in Chicago Education (VOYCE)

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Chess Team
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Speech Team
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Writers Workshop
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Boys’ Track
  • Cheerleading
  • Dance
  • Football
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Track
  • Girls’ Volleyball
  • Pom-Pon
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Step Dance
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
81.5%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
96.9%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
73.3%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
777
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
44.1%
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-TECH HS-Charter-STEM

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: 585
  • Number of offers: 81