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Wells Community Academy High School

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Chicago, IL
  • 80 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C-
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      C
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Wells Community Academy High School is a public school located in Chicago, IL. It has 377 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 5% of students are at least proficient in math and 5% in reading.
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    (773) 534-7010
    936 N Ashland Ave
    Chicago, IL 60622
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    Wells Community Academy High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    5%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    5%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    970
    41 responses
    Average ACT
    19
    49 responses
    AP Enrollment
    30%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $106,407
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,577
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $509,612
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 19 responses
    Report
    • Basketball games
      32%
    • Pep Rallys
      32%
    • Attending the school's cook out
      21%
    • Sports,events quality time
      16%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    377
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    93%
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $75,240
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    11.9%
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.16 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.16 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.16 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,924/ year
    National
    $12,239
    92%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.12 responses
    58%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.12 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.12 responses
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    Wells Community Academy High School Reviews

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    Hi, I’m Cortez H, during my 4yrs at Wells has been an awesome and rewarding experience for me from the academic perspective to The Boys and Girls Club. Giving me the opportunity to stay focus on school with all the tools needed for an exceptional education, with a supportive staff extended to the club. Opportunity inside of Wells and outside
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    My experience at Wells high school was a good school for it to have low funding. Now that being said Wells wasn't one on of the best schools because of this reason but we still did what we had to do to create the best learning environment. Wells teachers are smart, outgoing, and innovative. I had an okay time overall but it your job as a student to take matters into your own hands and be responsible for your own high school experience. The schoolwork given isn't that rigorous, so if you want to an academic challenge this might not be the school for you. If you're a bright student like me you would see Wells as the perfect outlet because there's so much room for you to step up and stand out because many of the students are behind. Wells as a school isn't a great college readiness outlet but if you're in the Wells Law Program like I am then you will have a more of a preparation for the expectations in college.
    I believe Wells Community Academy is a very good high school to attend if you're interested in a small environment and in programs such as JROTC and the Law Academy. Additionally, they have amazing counselors and many staff members to make sure you have an amazing high school experience.