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FARRAGUT HS
2345 S CHRISTIANA Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60623
21, 52, 82
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Student Body: 501
About the school

Farragut Career Academy's mission is to empower students to become life-long productive thinkers and responsible citizens through challenging curricula emphasizing community and global awareness.

Student Life

Dress Code
No
Classroom Languages
Spanish
School Hours
8:30AM - 3:45PM
Bilingal Services
Yes
Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Refugee Services
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Significantly Modified Cirriculum
Yes
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Transition Program
No
Multisensory Program
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12

Demographics

0.2%
Asian
10.0%
Black
88.8%
Hispanic
0.4%
White
0.6%
Other

School Stats

25.0%
Diverse Learners
39.7%
Limited English
20.6%
Mobility Rate
80.3%
Chronic Truancy
88.4%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • Career/Job Training
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • CTE (Automotive Technology)
  • JROTC

Creative

  • Film and Video
  • Painting
  • Theater
  • Mosaics
  • Student Art Club
  • Murals
  • Art Studio
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Guitar
  • Photography
  • Talent Show
  • Drama
  • Mixed Media
  • Piano/Keyboard

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • School-based Health Centers
  • Targeted Interventions

Life And Leadership

  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors

Parent And Community

  • Field Trip
  • GED English Classes
  • Transition to College Workshops
  • Aerobics
  • Book Club
  • ESL Workshops
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • GED Spanish Classes
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Parent Patrol
  • Safe Passage
  • Crafts Workshop
  • Fitness Classes
  • Literacy Workshops
  • Yoga
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Fitness For Parents
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Math/Science Workshops
  • Parenting Classes
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Family Nights
  • Gang Awareness Workshop
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Peace Circles
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs

Scholastic

  • Expanded Library Service Hours
  • Journalism Club
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Advanced Placement
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • Technology Club
  • Yearbook Club
  • Bilingual Support
  • Debate Team
  • Tutoring
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Learning Lab
  • Poetry Club
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Evening School
  • Homework Help
  • Summer School

Sports And Fitness

  • 16 inch Softball
  • Cheerleading
  • Football
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
70.3%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
81.7%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
70.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
852
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
53.7%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
GOOD STANDING
Overall Rating

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

FARRAGUT HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Education & Training- Teaching Academy

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 84
  • Number of offers: 14

FARRAGUT HS-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 210
  • Number of offers: 16

FARRAGUT HS-International Baccalaureate (IB)

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: /
  • Priority: Elementary Preference,General
  • Note: 50 bonus points for attendance area Elementary preference: Madero (IB Partner School)
  • Number of applications: 99
  • Number of offers: 8

FARRAGUT HS-Military & Service Leadership-JROTC

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: 2
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 82
  • Number of offers: 16

FARRAGUT HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Number of applications: None
  • Number of offers: None

FARRAGUT HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Law & Public Safety- Pre-Law

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: /
  • Priority: General
  • Number of applications: 92
  • Number of offers: 11