AIR FORCE HS
3630 S WELLS St,
Chicago, Illinois, 60609
24, 35, 39, 44
Green,Red
Student Body: 115
About the school
AFAHS provides a rigorous curriculum across all disciplines and grade levels, emphasizing literacy, science, character development and discipline in a nurturing, positive, structured and safe environment. AFAHS is also the only provider of a flight program for students in the Chicagoland area who are interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace industry. Our state of the art Flight Simulator Lab is the only one in CPS conveniently located near the South Loop.
Overview
Student Life
- Dress Code
- Yes
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish,French
- School Hours
- 07:30 AM-03:00 PM
- Bilingal Services
- No
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Refugee Services
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Significantly Modified Cirriculum
- No
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Campus Accessibility
- Usable
- Parking Accessibility
- Usable
- Transition Program
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
Demographics
0.0%
Asian
59.1%
Black
35.7%
Hispanic
2.6%
White
2.6%
Other
School Stats
20.0%
Diverse Learners
22.6%
Limited English
8.8%
Mobility Rate
60.3%
Chronic Truancy
78.3%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- Career/Job Training
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
- JROTC
Creative
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Painting
- Step Dance
- Band/Orchestra
- Fundamentals/Theory of Music
- Student Art Club
- Animation/Cartoon
- Murals
- Percussion
- Student Music Club
- Art Studio
- Media and Production Workshops
- Talent Show
- Choir/Chorus
- Mixed Media
Health And Wellness
- Nutrition Program
- Crisis Intervention Services
- First Aid Training
- Workshops/Classes
Life And Leadership
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Peer Mentors
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Transition to College Workshops
- Aerobics
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Leadership Development For Parents
- Safe Passage
- Community Service
- Fitness Classes
- Computer/Technology Workshops
- Family Counseling/Support Group
- Fitness For Parents
- Parenting Classes
- Conflict Resolution
- Family Nights
- Gang Awareness Workshop
- Meeting Space For Parent Groups
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Peace Circles
Scholastic
- Journalism Club
- Math Team
- Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
- Tutoring
- Advanced Placement
- Freshmen On-Pace
- Science Club
- Technology Club
- Yearbook Club
- Bilingual Support
- Debate Team
- History Club
- Newspaper
- Tutoring
- Book/Reading Club
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Poetry Club
- Virtual Learning/Online Courses
- Chess Team
- Homework Help
- Poetry Workshops
Sports And Fitness
- Cheerleading
- Exercise
- Football
- Pom-Pon
- Step Dance
- Wrestling
- Chess
- Baseball
- Conditioning and Fitness
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
School Performance
85.4%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
85.7%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
96.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
866
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
55.2%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
GOOD STANDING
Overall Rating
Admissions
Key:
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
- Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
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Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
- Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: / 48
- Priority: General
- Number of applications: 498
- Number of offers: 50
