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PHOENIX MILITARY HS
145 S CAMPBELL Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60612
20, 49, 126
Blue, Green
Student Body: 366
About the school

Phoenix Military Academy (PMA) is a Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) Military Academy. The Academy goal is to educate PMA cadets as citizens of leadership with character and vision for our nation. At PMA, highly motivated and professional cadres of faculty provide an effective and challenging college-prep curriculum.  This curriculum is delivered in one of the safest, positive, and disciplined learning environments in CPS. The PMA small school setting enables teachers to build personal and positive connections with cadets equipping them for admission to highly selective colleges, successful future career endeavors, and competitive summer opportunities. PMA integrates JROTC and a team-based, problem-solving approach within an innovative core academic program. PMA cadets are empowered youth with a well-rounded education, instilled with self-confidence, a sense of teamwork, and leadership skills. PMA cadets become lifelong learners and positive change agents in their communities.

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
Not Accessible
Dress Code
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Safety Rating
WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Demographics

1.1%
Asian
15.3%
Black
80.3%
Hispanic
2.7%
White
0.6%
Other

School Stats

7.9%
Diverse Learners
25.1%
Limited English
5.3%
Mobility Rate
39%
Chronic Truancy
88.8%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • JROTC

Creative

  • Band/Orchestra
  • Mixed Media

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services

Life And Leadership

  • Environmental Club
  • JROTC
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Student Council/Government

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Safe Passage
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Debate Team
  • Homework Help
  • Mayor Daley’s Book Club
  • Poetry Club
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Science Club
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club
  • Young Authors

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Bowling
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Bowling
  • Boys’ Cross Country
  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Boys’ Softball
  • Boys’ Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
  • Football
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Bowling
  • Girls’ Cross Country
  • Girls’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Softball
  • Girls’ Volleyball
  • Wrestling
89.2%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
96.4%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
91.0%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
908
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
71.4%
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.

PHOENIX MILITARY HS-Military & Service Leadership

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: 796
  • Number of offers: 165