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SIMPSON HS
https://simpsonacademy.cps.edu
1321 S PAULINA St, Chicago, Illinois, 60608
12, 157, 18, 50, 755, 9, X9
Blue, Pink
Student Body: 29
About the school

Simpson Academy for Young Women is a unique Chicago Public School dedicated to empowering young women who are pregnant or parenting. By providing a supportive environment, academic excellence, and access to on-site childcare in addition to other resources, Simpson Academy helps students earn their diplomas while balancing motherhood. Beyond academics, the school offers resources like parenting classes and emotional support, empowering young mothers to build brighter futures for themselves and their children. At Simpson Academy, resilience and hope pave the way for lifelong success!

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish,Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Refugee Services
N/A
School Grades
6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Safety Rating
STRONG
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00AM - 3:00PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
37.9%
Black
62.1%
Hispanic
0.0%
White
0.0%
Other

School Stats

17.2%
Diverse Learners
55.2%
Limited English
%
Mobility Rate
%
Chronic Truancy
93.1%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Culinary Classes
  • Drawing
  • Fashion
  • Jewelry
  • Mixed Media
  • Painting
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Nutrition Program
  • School-based Health Centers
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

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

Parent And Community

  • Community Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • ESL Workshops
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Fitness Classes
  • Fitness For Parents
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Nutrition Workshops
  • Parent Advisory/Group

Scholastic

  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Homework Help
  • Journalism Club
  • Summer School
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • WITS (Working in the Schools)

Sports And Fitness

55.4%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
N/A
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: N/A)
N/A
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: %)
0
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
64.3%
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.