Acero- Major Hector P. Garcia M.D. High School

Acero- Major Hector P. Garcia M.D. High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
4248 W 47th St,  Chicago, IL
Archer Heights Neighborhood
4.1
642 Students
C+
Niche Grade
One of fifteen Chicago Acero School campuses, Major Garcia High School shares Acero’s commitment to providing an environment centered around academic success and achievement. Acero focuses on diversity, acceptance, equity and pride in its culture and roots. Serving a ninth through twelfth grade population, Major Garcia High School is named after physician and civil rights hero Hector P. Garcia. The high school has a population of over 600 students who take advantage of the school's focus on STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math), along with unique coursework in architecture, multimedia forms and the intersection of art and engineering. A tuition-free charter school, Major Garcia was opened in 2008. The school focuses heavily on principles of leadership gained through extracurricular activities, as well as a blend of both skills and content in the curriculum, encouraging students to examine their world with fresh and innovative eyes. Rigorous coursework in Advanced Placement (AP) English, Engineering and Environmental Science are augmented by extracurricular activities that include eight Patriot athletic teams, a literary magazine, debate, academic decathlon, a chess club and a pride club. Parent and community involvement is prioritized through volunteerism and other activities, including open houses, online community and shadow days.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
990
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
320:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.9%
Female
43.1%
Hispanic
96.5%
White
1.7%
Black
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago 87 Students
Loyola University Chicago 56 Students
DePaul University 49 Students
Roosevelt University 39 Students
Saint Xavier University 36 Students
Northern Illinois University 30 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 27 Students
University of Chicago 27 Students
Dominican University 25 Students
National Louis University 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 20 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Architecture 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Early Childhood Education 8 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 14 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Overall my experience was good, the teachers truly care about your education and will do anything to help you out. The school is a bit small which could be an advantage for some. Over my years at Garcia the most amazing thing Is the teachers they love to teach and will do anything to help you.
5.0 Senior
1/4/2023
The teachers and staff make sure to have the students feel that they have all the tools needed to excel
5.0 Senior
4/28/2022
my experience has been overall positive, students are mostly friendly and you can count on teachers to help you in school and non-school related issues.
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