About the School
- Garfield Alternative High School in Chicago, IL serves 120 students in grades 9 through 12 within a nonsectarian, central city setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 40:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting its alternative high school program.
- Garfield Alternative High School enrolls a 100 percent students–of–color population, reflecting the diversity of its urban community.
- The school is located near other Chicago private schools offering a range of grade spans, including nearby 9–12 options like De La Salle Institute with 699 students.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Garfield Alternative High School?
The application deadline for Garfield Alternative High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Garfield Alternative High School is De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cambridge Classical Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Christian
4650 S Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 891-5130
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
4500 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 268-6636
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 39
Catholic
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
750 E. 40th St.
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 403-5822
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 39
Catholic
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students
All-girls (Catholic)
1040 W 32nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students
Alternative School
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3
Christian
6014 SOUTH RACINE
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 20
Special Education School
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Christian
4650 S Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 891-5130
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
4500 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 268-6636
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
750 E. 40th St.
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 403-5822
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Church of God
4601 S Drexel
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 752-5644
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Christian
4650 S Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 891-5130
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
4500 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 268-6636
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
750 E. 40th St.
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 403-5822
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
900 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beethoven Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hendricks Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4316 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1696
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1696
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Bronzeville Scholastic High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4934 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1150
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1150
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Graham A Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4436 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1308
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1308
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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