Prosser Career Academy HS

Prosser Career Academy HS serves 1,200 students in grades 9-12 in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood, offering a focused educational environment with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio and 86 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks #2,944 out of 3,819 Illinois high schools and holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10, indicating significant room for academic growth. With only 13% of students achieving proficiency in English Language Arts across grade levels, Prosser Career Academy faces academic challenges that require continued attention and support.

The school's career academy model suggests a focus on preparing students for workforce readiness alongside traditional academics, though specific program details vary. The school draws from a diverse working-class community where the median household income is $54,969 and 16.9% of families live below the poverty line. The neighborhood reflects Chicago's immigrant heritage, with only 15% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, suggesting many families may be first-generation college hopefuls.

Located on North Long Avenue in this bustling section of Chicago's northwest side, Prosser Career Academy sits in a densely populated area of over 85,000 residents, where median home values of $279,400 reflect the area's affordability compared to other Chicago neighborhoods.