Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 11
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
North Center For Handicapped Children
About the School
- North Center has been providing quality services to the developmentally disabled of Chicago, since 1968.
- November of 1968 is when North Center's founder Mrs. Bess Jacobson's son, along with five other students were dismissed from the program they were attending because they reached the age of fifteen.
- North Center was born because there were no other options for these six individuals.
- North Center's commitment has always been to assist the person who is disabled in developing their full potential regardless of the type or degree of disability.
- Because of this commitment we have traditionally tended to serve individuals who are severely and multiply disabled.
- Meeting the needs of this population requires a great deal of flexibility and creativity in program design.
- We feel that this has enabled North Center to meet the needs of many clients who would not be able to receive adequate services with other community based agencies.
- North Center remains a relatively small agency which we believe benefits our clients because it enables us to respond more flexibly and creatively to their needs.
- Yet, we have adopted the aggressive growth oriented attitude of many larger organizations.
- We are always looking to increase our range of services, so as to further help our consumers.
- Mission Assist citizens with severe/profound disabilities to live to their full potential.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 11
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 11
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1 student
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- North Center has been providing quality services to the developmentally disabled of Chicago, since 1968. November of 1968 is when North Center's founder Mrs. Bess Jacobson's son, along with five other students were dismissed from the program they were attending because they reached the age of fifteen. North Center was born because there were no other options for these six individuals. North Center's commitment has always been to assist the person who is disabled in developing their full potential regardless of the type or degree of disability. Because of this commitment we have traditionally tended to serve individuals who are severely and multiply disabled. Meeting the needs of this population requires a great deal of flexibility and creativity in program design. We feel that this has enabled North Center to meet the needs of many clients who would not be able to receive adequate services with other community based agencies. North Center remains a relatively small agency which we believe benefits our clients because it enables us to respond more flexibly and creatively to their needs. Yet, we have adopted the aggressive growth oriented attitude of many larger organizations. We are always looking to increase our range of services, so as to further help our consumers. Mission Assist citizens with severe/profound disabilities to live to their full potential.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for North Center For Handicapped Children?
The application deadline for North Center For Handicapped Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is North Center For Handicapped Children located?
North Center For Handicapped Children is located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Portage Park.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to North Center For Handicapped Children is St. Patrick High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Midwestern Christian Academy (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
3465 N Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 685-6541
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2725 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1615
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
5332 W Addison Street 34
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-7411
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 33
All-boys (Catholic)
5900 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 33
All-boys (Catholic)
5900 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students
Alternative School (Church of God in Christ)
1228 Cuyler Ave ,
Berwyn, IL 60402
(773) 309-1047
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
6737 W Forest Preserve Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 286-6226
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 63 students
Alternative School
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
3465 N Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 685-6541
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2725 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1615
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
4854 W Montana St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
4140 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-2173
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
3465 N Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 685-6541
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2725 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1615
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
5332 W Addison Street 34
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-7411
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
4854 W Montana St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
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Foreman High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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3235 N Leclaire Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3400
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3400
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Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Falconer Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3020 N Lamon Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3560
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3560
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 846 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3730 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3520
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3520
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 1,000 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Schubert Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2727 N Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3080
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3080
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Camras Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2960
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2960
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 702 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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