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.
Acero- Major Hector P. Garcia M.D. High School
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+
A
C+
B
B
B-
B-
B-
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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
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GreatSchools Rating Details
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%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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
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.
1/4/2023
The teachers and staff make sure to have the students feel that they have all the tools needed to excel
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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Map
About Archer Heights
List Price Range
$127K - $418K
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$309,445
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Household Income
$76,205
% of College Grads
13%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,685 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
87.6%
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Archer (William Beatty) Park
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Strohacker (Howard) Park
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Irma C Ruiz Park
- Basketball
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