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Academy Of St Benedict The African

6020 S Laflin Street, Chicago, IL, 60636-0606 -

School Notes Overview:

The Academy of St. Benedict the African is located in the heart of the Englewood Community on the South Side of Chicago. Englewood is a community on the rebound, recently adopting the Adkinka Symbol, Sankofa, which represents the importance of learning from the past. Likewise, the Academy of St. Benedict the African resembles the spirit of the community. Originally seven parochial schools served the community, which was composed mainly of immigrant families. The Archdiocesan elementary schools carry the name of St. Benedict, an African patron whose humility and extraordinary powers as a spiritual director caused him to be made superior. The Academy, throughout its evolution carries his name proudly and has never lost sight of its mission-- to provide a superior education and a safe haven for the children of its neighborhood. St. Benedict is a school where children can learn in a positive and nurturing environment. The Academy of St. Benedict the African believes that a Catholic Christian education aims to develop the total child, spiritually, socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically. To support a student’s entire development, the Academy adopts several role models, parents, teachers, religious leaders and friends....

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School Overview:

	Academy Of St Benedict The African
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	274 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	100%	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 30 students
	Kind - 30 students
	Grade 1 - 30 students
	Grade 2 - 30 students
	Grade 3 - 17 students
	Grade 4 - 25 students
	Grade 5 - 29 students
	Grade 6 - 30 students
	Grade 7 - 30 students
	Grade 8 - 23 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	n/a
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Academy of St. Benedict the African is located in the heart of the Englewood Community on the South Side of Chicago. Englewood is a community on the rebound, recently adopting the Adkinka Symbol, Sankofa, which represents the importance of learning from the past. Likewise, the Academy of St. Benedict the African resembles the spirit of the community. Originally seven parochial schools served the community, which was composed mainly of immigrant families. The Archdiocesan elementary schools carry the name of St. Benedict, an African patron whose humility and extraordinary powers as a spiritual director caused him to be made superior. The Academy, throughout its evolution carries his name proudly and has never lost sight of its mission-- to provide a superior education and a safe haven for the children of its neighborhood. St. Benedict is a school where children can learn in a positive and nurturing environment. The Academy of St. Benedict the African believes that a Catholic Christian education aims to develop the total child, spiritually, socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically. To support a student’s entire development, the Academy adopts several role models, parents, teachers, religious leaders and friends.
Profile last updated: 02/13/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60636)	School Zip (60636)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	51,451 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	9%	24%
Population Average Age	29 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	3.6 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$27,727	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	62 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	54% / 46%	61% / 39%