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SIMEON HS
https://simeonca.org
8147 S VINCENNES Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60620
24, 79
Red
Student Body: 1047
About the school

Simeon Career Academy is committed to ensuring Wolverines are prepared for college, career and civic life.  Our Early College and Career Education curriculum & instruction are well balanced with Career Technical Education (CTE) Majors, Dual Credit courses with Harold Washington College, and community partnerships which holistically develop students.   Application for admission to the school is required for all students who are interested in attending.   Simeon Career Academy offers students a wide variety of after school opportunities, including clubs and athletics. Wolverines are encouraged to engage in any of the after school options as a vital part of their learning and high school experience.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
No
Classroom Languages
Spanish,French
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
Usable
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00 AM - 3:23 PM, TUESDAYS 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
97.6%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
0.0%
White
0.8%
Other

School Stats

15.6%
Diverse Learners
0.6%
Limited English
8%
Mobility Rate
64.5%
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 (Auto Body Repair)
  • CTE (Automotive Technology)
  • CTE (Machine Technology)
  • JROTC

Creative

  • Band/Orchestra
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Mixed Media
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Percussion
  • Plays/Acting
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

Life And Leadership

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

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Art Therapy
  • Art Workshops
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Literacy Workshops
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Safe Passage
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Chess Team
  • Evening School
  • Math Team
  • Poetry Club
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Writers Workshop
  • Yearbook Club
  • Young Authors

Sports And Fitness

  • Basketball
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Bowling
  • Boys' Softball
  • Boys' Swimming
  • Boys' Track
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Flag Football
  • Girls on Track
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Cross Country
  • Girls' Softball
  • Girls' Swimming
  • Girls' Track
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Pom-Pon
  • Wrestling
82.5%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
92.1%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
86.8%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
802
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
53.1%
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.

SIMEON HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Career Academy

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: 2.0
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Number of applications: 2302
  • Number of offers: 300

SIMEON 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

SIMEON 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