WELLS HS
936 N ASHLAND Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60622
50, 56, 66, 70, 9, X9
Blue, Green, Pink
Student Body: 276
About the school
At Wells, our vision for young people is that all students are critically thinking, creative, empathetic change-makers who commit to their own growth and development within their local community and our global society. To achieve that vision, we work to prepare young people for success after high school by placing equal value on high-quality, rigorous education and social-emotional wellness. As a fine arts academy, we recognize that centering student voice and creativity drives excellence and therefore we elevate the arts and arts-based initiatives in our teaching and learning. Each day, Wells students also seek to display the characteristics of our R.I.S.E. principles: Respect, Integrity, Self-Expression, and Engagement.
Overview
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- Yes
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish,Spanish for Heritage Speakers
- Refugee Services
- No
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Campus Accessibility
- Not Accessible
- Dress Code
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- Parking Accessibility
- Staff Only
- Safety Rating
- VERY WEAK
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 8:00AM - 3:15PM
Demographics
1.1%
Asian
43.1%
Black
46.7%
Hispanic
7.2%
White
1.9%
Other
School Stats
18.8%
Diverse Learners
33.7%
Limited English
26.8%
Mobility Rate
76.2%
Chronic Truancy
72.5%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- Career/Job Training
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
- AVID
- JROTC
Creative
- Art Studio
- Band/Orchestra
- Choir/Chorus
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Ethnic/Folk Dance
- Figure Drawing
- Film and Video
- Fundamentals/Theory of Music
- Guitar
- Improv
- Line Dancing
- Media and Production Workshops
- Mixed Media
- Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
- Mosaics
- Murals
- Musicals
- Painting
- Percussion
- Photography
- Piano/Keyboard
- Plays/Acting
- Rock Band
- Sketching
- Step Dance
- Student Art Club
- Student Music Club
- Talent Show
- Tap/Ballet/Jazz Dance
- Theater
- Troupe Performances
- Violin/Strings
- Web Design
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Health Curriculum Utilized
- Nutrition Program
- Targeted Interventions
- Workshops/Classes
Life And Leadership
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Peer Mentors
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Art Appreciation
- Art Therapy
- Community Service
- Computer/Technology Workshops
- Conflict Resolution
- Crafts Workshop
- ESL Workshops
- Family Counseling/Support Group
- Family Nights
- Field Trip
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
- Literacy Workshops
- Meeting Space For Parent Groups
- Nutrition Workshops
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Parent Advocacy
- Parent Patrol
- Parenting Classes
- Peace Circles
- Safe Passage
- Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
- Transition to College Workshops
Scholastic
- Advanced Placement
- Bilingual Support
- Chess Team
- Debate Team
- Freshmen On-Pace
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Homework Help
- Language Clubs (Spanish, German, Chinese, etc)
- Poetry Club
- Poetry Workshops
- Summer School
- Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
- Technology Club
- Tutoring
- Tutoring
- Virtual Learning/Online Courses
- Yearbook Club
- Young Authors
Sports And Fitness
- 16 inch Softball
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Boys' Baseball
- Boys' Basketball
- Boys' Soccer
- Boys' Softball
- Boys' Track
- Boys' Volleyball
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Conditioning and Fitness
- Dance
- Exercise
- Fast Pitch
- Flag Football
- Girls' Baseball
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Soccer
- Girls' Softball
- Girls' Track
- Girls' Volleyball
- Pom-Pon
- Soccer
- Softball
- Step Dance
- Volleyball
School Performance
75.0%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
87.0%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
78.4%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
768
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
50.8%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
Overall Rating
Admissions
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.
WELLS HS-Fine & Performing Arts
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WELLS HS-General Education
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WELLS HS-Pre-Law
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