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WELLS HS
https://WellsHS.cps.edu
936 N ASHLAND Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60622
9, 56, 66
Blue,Green
Student Body: 360
About the school

Vision Statement: All Wells students are critically thinking, creative, empathetic change-makers who commit to their own growth and development within their local community and our global society. Mission Statement: The mission of Wells High School is to prepare young people for success after high school by placing equal value on high-quality, rigorous education and social-emotional wellness. As a fine arts academy, we recognize that centering student voice and creativity drives excellence and therefore we elevate the arts and arts-based initiatives in our teaching and learning.  All Wells Raiders also seek to display the RISE principles:  Respect, Integrity, Self-Expression, and Engagement

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
Yes
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
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Staff Only
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00AM - 3:15PM

Demographics

0.8%
Asian
38.6%
Black
50.0%
Hispanic
8.1%
White
2.5%
Other

School Stats

16.9%
Diverse Learners
41.1%
Limited English
26.8%
Mobility Rate
76.2%
Chronic Truancy
70.0%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • AVID
  • JROTC

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Film and Video
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music
  • Guitar
  • Line Dancing
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Murals
  • Musicals
  • Painting
  • Percussion
  • Photography
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Plays/Acting
  • Student Art Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

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

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Art Appreciation
  • Book Club
  • Community Service
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Crafts Workshop
  • ESL Workshops
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Literacy Workshops
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Nutrition Workshops
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parent Patrol
  • Parenting Classes
  • Peace Circles
  • Safe Passage
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Debate Team
  • Evening School
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Learning Lab
  • Science Club
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • 16 inch Softball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Track
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
  • Chess
  • Fast Pitch
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Soccer
  • Girls' Softball
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
75.0%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
87.0%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
78.4%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
768
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
50.8%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Provisional Support
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.

WELLS HS-Fine & Performing Arts

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • 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: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 186
  • Number of offers: 34

WELLS HS-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • 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: Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,Attendance Area,General
  • Note: Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.
  • Number of applications: 308
  • Number of offers: 29

WELLS HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Law & Public Safety-Pre-Law

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: 200
  • Number of offers: 18