SIMEON HS
8147 S VINCENNES Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60620
24, 79
Red
Student Body: 1066
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.
Overview
Student Life
- Dress Code
- No
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish,French
- School Hours
- 8:00 AM - 3:23 PM, TUESDAYS 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM
- Bilingal Services
- No
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Refugee Services
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Significantly Modified Cirriculum
- Yes
- Safety Rating
- VERY WEAK
- Campus Accessibility
- First Floor Usable
- Parking Accessibility
- Usable
- Transition Program
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
Demographics
0.0%
Asian
98.2%
Black
1.0%
Hispanic
0.1%
White
0.7%
Other
School Stats
15.3%
Diverse Learners
0.6%
Limited English
8.9%
Mobility Rate
81.7%
Chronic Truancy
86.8%
Low Income
Programs
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
- Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
- Plays/Acting
- Band/Orchestra
- Percussion
- Dance
- Media and Production Workshops
- Web Design
- Choir/Chorus
- Drama
- Mixed Media
Health And Wellness
Life And Leadership
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Peer Mentors
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Field Trip
- Transition to College Workshops
- Safe Passage
- Literacy Workshops
- Art Therapy
- Art Workshops
- Conflict Resolution
- Family Nights
- Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
- Meeting Space For Parent Groups
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
Scholastic
- Math Team
- Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
- Tutoring
- Writers Workshop
- Advanced Placement
- Technology Club
- Yearbook Club
- Tutoring
- Young Authors
- Poetry Club
- Virtual Learning/Online Courses
- Chess Team
- Evening School
- Poetry Workshops
- Summer School
Sports And Fitness
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Volleyball
- Pom-Pon
- Wrestling
- Boys' Baseball
- Boys' Track
- Girls' Softball
- Boys' Basketball
- Boys' Volleyball
- Girls' Cross Country
- Girls' Swimming
- Basketball
- Boys' Bowling
- Boys' Softball
- Flag Football
- Girls on Track
- Boys' Swimming
- Girls' Track
School Performance
77.0%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
84.1%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
85.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
816
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
53.1%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
PROVISIONAL SUPPORT
Overall Rating
Admissions
Key:
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- 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.
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
SIMEON HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Career Academy
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: 2.5
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: / 58
- IEP and EL Students: / 25
- Priority: General
- Number of applications: 2020
- Number of offers: 250
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: 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: General
- Number of applications: None
- Number of offers: None