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 Overview
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Quick Facts
Cambridge Classical Academy
(Christian)
4650 S Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 891-5130
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 891-5130
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
St. Gabriel Catholic School
(Catholic)
4500 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 268-6636
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 268-6636
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Tuition listed
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus![De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus Photo - De La Salle Institute]( "De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus Photo - De La Salle Institute")
(Catholic)
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 39
Holy Angels
(Catholic)
750 E. 40th St.
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 403-5822
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 403-5822
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
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