SOUTHSIDE HS
7342 S HOYNE Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60636
Student Body: 380
About the school
Southside Occupational Academy High School is a Transition Center for students with special needs aged 18-22 years. We provide individualized education and training to students in the areas of Applied Academics, Independent Functioning, Vocational, and Social Learning Skills. We offer each student the opportunity to learn within many contextualized environments throughout the school. We have developed instructional labs in the areas of retail, grocery, office, culinary, hospitality, laundry, dish room, carpentry, and daily living. Our counseling staff works closely with agency providers to support students and their families their transition from the public school system. Please visit our website for more details.
Overview
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- Yes
- Classroom Languages
- Refugee Services
- N/A
- School Grades
- 12
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Campus Accessibility
- First Floor Usable
- Dress Code
- Yes
- Multisensory Program
- No
- Parking Accessibility
- Not Accessible
- Safety Rating
- STRONG
- Transition Program
- Yes
- School Hours
- 7:30 AM - 2:45 PM
Demographics
0.0%
Asian
58.9%
Black
37.9%
Hispanic
2.6%
White
0.6%
Other
School Stats
100.0%
Diverse Learners
23.9%
Limited English
%
Mobility Rate
%
Chronic Truancy
81.3%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- Career/Job Training
In-School Programs
Creative
- Art Studio
- Ceramics
- Culinary Classes
- Dance
- Musicals
- Talent Show
- Woodwork
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
Life And Leadership
- Peer Mentors
Parent And Community
- Book Club
- Community Service
- Enrichment Classes
- Yoga
Scholastic
- Newspaper
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
School Performance
83.5%
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)
N/A
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: N/A%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
Overall Rating
Admissions
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.
