About the School
- Step Inc School in Chicago, IL, serves 41 students in grades 2 through 12 within a nonsectarian, central city setting.
- The school operates as a special education program with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 6 teachers.
- Step Inc School is a member of the Council of Bilingual Education and enrolls a 100% students of color population.
- The school's co–educational program spans elementary through high school grades in an urban Chicago neighborhood.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Step Inc School?
The application deadline for Step Inc School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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