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WILLIAMS HS
4934 S WABASH Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60615
1, 15, 29
Green,Red
Student Body: 72
About the school

Our Vision at Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine is to create an institution that will become a part of the medical school pipeline addressing the attrition of underrepresented minority medical school student applicants. It is also our vision that all students will develop lifelong habits of mind such as responsibility, accountability, discipline, collaboration, continuous inquiry and a determination to succeed.Our mission at Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine is to involve all students in rigorous and engaging coursework that prepares them for college; assisting all students in becoming critical thinkers in reading, writing and problem-solving, while creating a professional learning community of students, parents, teachers and administrators.All Faculty and Staff have high expectations for establishing and maintaining an academic culture of achievement and learning. It is our firm belief that all students can learn and we are responsible for preparing them as the Pipeline to the College Bound. We pride ourselves as a learning community committed to preparing our students to enter the world as young adults who are Prompt, Prepared, Resp

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
Refugee Services
No
School Grades
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
WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00 AM - 3:20 PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
95.8%
Black
1.4%
Hispanic
0.0%
White
2.8%
Other

School Stats

13.9%
Diverse Learners
2.8%
Limited English
%
Mobility Rate
59.5%
Chronic Truancy
86.1%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • AVID

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Drawing
  • Guitar
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Student Art Club
  • Talent Show

Health And Wellness

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

Life And Leadership

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

Parent And Community

  • Community Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Peace Circles
  • Safe Passage
  • Safety Workshops
  • Transition to College Workshops
  • Walking

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chicago History Fair
  • Debate Team
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Math Team
  • Poetry Club
  • Science Club
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Young Authors

Sports And Fitness

  • Basketball
  • Boys' Track
  • Cheerleading
  • Football
  • Girls' Track
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
86.2%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
93.8%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
78.6%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
821
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
64.7%
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.

WILLIAMS 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,Proximity,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: 191
  • Number of offers: 4

WILLIAMS HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Health Science

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: 193
  • Number of offers: 39