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 (2020-21)
- 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.: 32% |
| 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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