1821 S Peoria St #2F
Chicago, IL 60608

Where do I start, the hope scholarship that was offered is given to pull the wool over the parents eyes and make them keep their kids at this school knowing that they are all underachievers and will not make it in college as the school is not preparing them to do so. They literally are learning NOTHING most parents are not aware that if the child drops out they still have to pay the whole scholarship, so NO it is not free… It is the same rule that applies to low income students if they were to apply to any college and get accepted they would most likely get tuition covered because of their income. Teachers at the school do not care, Or keep the parents informed of issues occurring in the school. Kids are not learning, there is still too many gangs around this area and drive-bys and walk up shootings etc… Security and CPD is nonexistent here unless they have a threat. City of Chicago needs to do better and provide to underprivileged low income minorities!!!

If your child has an IEP and was assigned to this school, you need to ask whether your child is actually receiving services. They did not have a special needs teacher for the duration my child was there and did not communicate it to parents. Unfortunately, since it operates somewhat independently from CPS, the school system conveniently claims “they had no idea” and scrambles to get special needs kids into summer school to make up for it. The school building was generally cluttered and dirty inside, and it was always difficult to get office staff on the phone. The lead teacher was fine but not great. It wasn’t her fault since they accept special needs kids and dump them on teachers with no support. It is stressful for everyone involved. We were thankfully transferred into a better district.