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SIMEON HS
https://simeonca.org
8147 S VINCENNES Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60620
24, 79
Red
Student Body: 1066
About the school

Simeon Career Academy is committed to ensuring Wolverines are prepared for college, career and civic life.  Our Early College and Career Education curriculum & instruction are well balanced with Career Technical Education (CTE) Majors, Dual Credit courses with Harold Washington College, and community partnerships which holistically develop students.   Application for admission to the school is required for all students who are interested in attending.   Simeon Career Academy offers students a wide variety of after school opportunities, including clubs and athletics. Wolverines are encouraged to engage in any of the after school options as a vital part of their learning and high school experience.

Student Life

Dress Code
No
Classroom Languages
Spanish,French
School Hours
8:00 AM - 3:23 PM, TUESDAYS 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM
Bilingal Services
No
Attendance Boundaries
No
Refugee Services
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Significantly Modified Cirriculum
Yes
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Parking Accessibility
Usable
Transition Program
No
Multisensory Program
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
98.2%
Black
1.0%
Hispanic
0.1%
White
0.7%
Other

School Stats

15.3%
Diverse Learners
0.6%
Limited English
8.9%
Mobility Rate
81.7%
Chronic Truancy
86.8%
Low Income

College And Career

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

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • CTE (Allied Health)
  • CTE (Auto Body Repair)
  • CTE (Automotive Technology)
  • CTE (Machine Technology)
  • JROTC

Creative

  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Plays/Acting
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Percussion
  • Dance
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Web Design
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Drama
  • Mixed Media

Health And Wellness

Life And Leadership

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

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Field Trip
  • Transition to College Workshops
  • Safe Passage
  • Literacy Workshops
  • Art Therapy
  • Art Workshops
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Family Nights
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs

Scholastic

  • Math Team
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Writers Workshop
  • Advanced Placement
  • Technology Club
  • Yearbook Club
  • Tutoring
  • Young Authors
  • Poetry Club
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Chess Team
  • Evening School
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Summer School

Sports And Fitness

  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Pom-Pon
  • Wrestling
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Boys' Track
  • Girls' Softball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Girls' Cross Country
  • Girls' Swimming
  • Basketball
  • Boys' Bowling
  • Boys' Softball
  • Flag Football
  • Girls on Track
  • Boys' Swimming
  • Girls' Track
77.0%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
84.1%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
85.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
816
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
53.1%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
PROVISIONAL SUPPORT
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

SIMEON HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Career Academy

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: 2.5
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: / 58
    • IEP and EL Students: / 25
  • Priority: General
  • Number of applications: 2020
  • Number of offers: 250

SIMEON HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Intensive 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

SIMEON 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