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Community Christian Alternative Academy

1231 S Pulaski Rd Chicago, IL 60623

Tel: (773) 762-2272

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 177 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Community Christian Alternative Academy in Chicago, IL serves 177 students in grades 10 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 with 9 total teachers supporting its high school program.
Community Christian Alternative Academy is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood and supports a diverse student body with 100% students of color.
As part of the Alternative School Network, this Chicago alternative high school enrolls students in an urban community environment.
The academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity, reflecting a high percentage of students of color.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 177 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Community Christian Alternative Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Grades Offered

Grades 10-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Community Christian Alternative Academy
10	121
11	37
12	19

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Grade 10 enrollment highest with 121 students, far more than Grade 11 at 37 and Grade 12 at 19.

Year Founded

1978

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Student Body

Total Students

177 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Alternative School Network
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Arts Schools Network (ASN)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The application deadline for Community Christian Alternative Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Community Christian Alternative Academy is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in North Lawndale.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,804 for elementary schools and $18,472 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).