The Chicago Academy For The Arts

1010 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642-0606
Tel: (312)421-0202
Grades: 9 - 12 | 138 students
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The Chicago Academy for the Arts' mission is to prepare young artists for life through rigorous academic education and professional arts training. The Chicago Academy for the Arts provides a unique and wonderful environment to train and educate our gifted youth. The Chicago Academy for the Arts is a place where learning is palpable. The Chicago Academy for the Arts takes pride in offering an academic program that produces students who are analytical, self-motivated, and independent-minded learners. Course offerings extend beyond their required areas of study to a variety of electives and advance placement classes designed to ensure success in any one of the institutions of higher learning that our graduates go on to each year.

School Overview:
The Chicago Academy For The Arts
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Student Body
Total Students 138 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 32% (IL School Avg.: 38%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • The Chicago Academy for the Arts' mission is to prepare young artists for life through rigorous academic education and professional arts training. The Chicago Academy for the Arts provides a unique and wonderful environment to train and educate our gifted youth. The Chicago Academy for the Arts is a place where learning is palpable. The Chicago Academy for the Arts takes pride in offering an academic program that produces students who are analytical, self-motivated, and independent-minded learners. Course offerings extend beyond their required areas of study to a variety of electives and advance placement classes designed to ensure success in any one of the institutions of higher learning that our graduates go on to each year.

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