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Austin Career Education Center

5352 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60651-0606 -

School Notes Overview:

Austin Career Education Center opened its doors in September 1977 to men and women who left high school before graduation. They realized their need for a high school diploma and all of the opportunities that graduation provides. More than 16,000 students have enrolled in classes at the Center to date. During the 2006 - 2007 school year, diplomas were awarded to 160 young men and women. More than 60% of those students are now enrolled in college or vocational training. The school provides a student-centered curriculum, career counselor, special education support, and dedicated staff of teachers that work with students to achieve success. At the center, students benefit from a range of academic and counseling services. We provide student-centered classes, ACT preparation, and college counseling to help students approach challenges in the future with confidence....

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School Overview:

	Austin Career Education Center
School Type	Alternative School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 10 - 12
County	Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	225 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	31%
Students by Grade
	Grade 10 - 40 students
	Grade 11 - 45 students
	Grade 12 - 140 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	8 teachers
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:28	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	178 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Austin Career Education Center opened its doors in September 1977 to men and women who left high school before graduation. They realized their need for a high school diploma and all of the opportunities that graduation provides. More than 16,000 students have enrolled in classes at the Center to date. During the 2006 - 2007 school year, diplomas were awarded to 160 young men and women. More than 60% of those students are now enrolled in college or vocational training. The school provides a student-centered curriculum, career counselor, special education support, and dedicated staff of teachers that work with students to achieve success. At the center, students benefit from a range of academic and counseling services. We provide student-centered classes, ACT preparation, and college counseling to help students approach challenges in the future with confidence.
Profile last updated: 02/13/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60651)	School Zip (60651)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	77,583 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	11%	24%
Population Average Age	27 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	3.7 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$32,622	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	65 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	44% / 56%	61% / 39%