West Town Academy
Tel:
(312) 563-9044
West Town Academy includes school-to-work curriculum including college, career and vocational counseling; drama, yearbook, newspaper, student council, senior prom; ACT prep, college placement, and cultural enrichment field-trips; formal graduation with a state-certified diploma.
We accept students who are between 16 and 21 years of age; no longer in school; are responsible, committed to learning and punctual; and are ready to work to improve yourself and the community.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 10-12
- Students: 180 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other special emphasis association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 180 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 100% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to West Town Academy is Ucan Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Malachy Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- ChicagoSt. Malachy Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 246 students
0.3 miles
2252 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2252 0.3 PK-8
246 - ChicagoUcan AcademySpecial Education SchoolGrades: 1-12 | 93 students
0.3 miles
3110 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 722-3097 0.3 1-12
93 - Chicago Grades: 9-12 | 145 students
0.4 miles
524 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900 0.4 9-12
145 - Chicago Grades: 1-12 | 49 students
0.6 miles
520 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097 0.6 1-12
49 - ChicagoSt. Nicholas Ukrainian Cathedral School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 156 students
0.7 miles
2200 West Rice Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243 0.7 PK-8
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