CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HS
About the school
Welcome to Chicago Vocational Career Academy! CVCA is an Early College Science, Technology, Engineering and Math School (ECSS), which enables students to earn both a high school diploma and college credits. At CVCA, we are dedicated to fostering academic excellence, technical mastery, and post-secondary success. Our specialized STEM pathways and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs equip scholars with real-world experience, industry-recognized certifications, and rigorous coursework needed for 21st-century careers and higher education. We believe in the power of community, collaboration, and high expectations. Through strong partnerships with parents, local industry leaders, and higher education institutions, we cultivate a supportive and innovative learning environment where every student is empowered to lead and succeed. We encourage all families and community members to stay engaged with our school community as we build a bright future together.
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- N/A
- Classroom Languages
- Refugee Services
- N/A
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- Yes
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Campus Accessibility
- First Floor Usable
- Dress Code
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- Parking Accessibility
- Not Accessible
- Safety Rating
- VERY WEAK
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 8:00AM - 3:53 PM
Demographics
School Stats
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- Career/Job Training
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
- JROTC
Creative
- Band/Orchestra
- Culinary Classes
- Film and Video
- Jewelry
- Web Design
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
Life And Leadership
- Boys/Girls Scouts
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
Parent And Community
- Safe Passage
Scholastic
- City Year
- Evening School
- Summer School
- Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring
Sports And Fitness
- 16 inch Softball
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading
- Football
- Pom-Pon
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Key:
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- 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.
