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FARRAGUT HS
https://fcaib.org
2345 S CHRISTIANA Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60623
21, 52, 60, 82
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Student Body: 353
About the school

At Farragut Career Academy, we believe every student deserves a school where they are seen, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential. Our dedicated staff, variety of pathways, and strong community partnerships create a nurturing environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We’re proud to offer rigorous academics, enriching extracurriculars, and opportunities that prepare students to succeed in college, career, and life. This is the new Farragut— where excellence, equity, and preparation for what lies ahead define everything we do. — Virag Nanavati Principal, Farragut Career Academy IB World School.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Bilingual Services
N/A
Classroom Languages
Spanish
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
8:45AM - 3:53PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
15.9%
Black
83.6%
Hispanic
0.0%
White
0.5%
Other

School Stats

26.6%
Diverse Learners
46.7%
Limited English
19.1%
Mobility Rate
73.5%
Chronic Truancy
91.8%
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

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

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • School-based Health Centers
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

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

Parent And Community

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

Scholastic

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

Sports And Fitness

  • 16 inch Softball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Soccer
  • Boys' Track
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
  • Exercise
  • Football
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Soccer
  • Girls' Softball
  • Girls' Track
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
70.4%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
84.9%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
77.6%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
814
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
82.4%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Intensive Support
Overall Rating

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.

FARRAGUT HS-Teaching Academy

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 49
  • Number of offers: 4

FARRAGUT HS-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 116
  • Number of offers: 6

FARRAGUT HS-International Baccalaureate (IB)

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 136
  • Number of offers: 14

FARRAGUT HS-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 9
  • Number of offers: 2

FARRAGUT HS-Pre-Law

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 120
  • Number of offers: 17