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SOUTHSIDE HS
https://southsideacademycps.org
7342 S HOYNE Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60636
Student Body: 361
About the school

Southside Occupational Academy High School is a Transition Center for students with special needs aged 18-22 years.  We provide individualized education and training to students in the areas of Applied Academics, Independent Functioning, Vocational, and Social Learning Skills.  We offer each student the opportunity to learn within many contextualized environments throughout the school.  We have developed instructional labs in the areas of retail, grocery, office, culinary, hospitality, laundry, dish room, carpentry, and daily living.  Our counseling staff works closely with agency providers to support students and their families their transition from the public school system.  Please visit our website for more details.

Student Life

Dress Code
Yes
Classroom Languages
School Hours
7:30 AM - 2:45 PM
Bilingal Services
Yes
Attendance Boundaries
No
Refugee Services
N/A
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Significantly Modified Cirriculum
No
Safety Rating
VERY STRONG
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Transition Program
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
School Grades
11,12

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
59.6%
Black
36.8%
Hispanic
3.3%
White
0.3%
Other

School Stats

100.0%
Diverse Learners
23.5%
Limited English
%
Mobility Rate
%
Chronic Truancy
77.0%
Low Income

College And Career

  • Career/Job Training

In-School Programs

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Ceramics
  • Culinary Classes
  • Dance
  • Musicals
  • Talent Show
  • Woodwork

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services

Life And Leadership

  • Peer Mentors

Parent And Community

  • Book Club
  • Community Service
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Yoga

Scholastic

  • Newspaper
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

83.0%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
N/A
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: N/A)
N/A
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: %)
0
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
N/A
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