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Thresholds High School

4219 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60618

Tel: (773) 537-3280

www.thresholds.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Thresholds High School in Chicago, IL is a coeducational special education school serving grades 9–12 with a total enrollment of 18 students.
Founded in 1974, this nonsectarian private high school is located in the North Center neighborhood within a large city community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, supported by 2 teaching staff members.
Thresholds High School offers a post–graduate year and summer school programs to extend learning opportunities.
Approximately 31 percent of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Thresholds High School
9	2
10	2
11	5
12	4
Ungraded	5

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Emotional Disability

Year Founded

1974

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

18 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Thresholds recognized nationally as a USA TODAY Top Workplace -
- Thresholds named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace 2024 -

Source: Verified school update

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Who are famous alumni from Thresholds High School?

Thresholds High School famous alumni include: Thresholds recognized nationally as a USA TODAY Top Workplace and Thresholds named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace 2024.

When is the application deadline for Thresholds High School?

The application deadline for Thresholds High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Thresholds High School located?

Thresholds High School is located in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in North Center.

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