Founded by the Chicagoland architecture, construction and engineering industry leaders, ACE Amandla serves students in ninth through twelfth grades. The average enrollment is around 200 students and class size averages about 22 students.
ACE Amandla has four categories that the staff set goals for every year. Those categories are attendance, grades, standardized assessment scores and behavior. Staff monitor students' progress on these four goals so they can recognize students meeting the goals and provide targeted support for students falling behind.
Because of the school’s unique focus on architecture, construction and engineering, students are taught through a hands-on, project- based curriculum. Specific classes offered cover topics such as an introduction to architecture, construction and engineering careers, construction trades and civil engineering and architecture. There are also opportunities for real-world experience through internships.
Students can participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, dance team and soccer. Other extracurricular activities include a cooking club and gamers club.
ACE Amandla accepts up to 150 freshmen students annually via a lottery system.
Amandla Charter School
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
880
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.05
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
C
B+
B-
B+
A-
B-
C+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.05
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
880
Math
440
Verbal
430
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
27.7%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
122:1
Student Diversity
Male
59.3%
Female
40.7%
Black
57.1%
Hispanic
40%
Two or more races
2.9%
Specialty School Programs
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
51 Students
Northern Illinois University
41 Students
Roosevelt University
39 Students
DePaul University
34 Students
Loyola University Chicago
31 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
30 Students
Dominican University
26 Students
Illinois State University
25 Students
Saint Xavier University
25 Students
Bradley University
21 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
15 Students
Business
12 Students
Education
9 Students
Computer Science
8 Students
Cosmetology
8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
7 Students
Small Business Management
7 Students
Biology
6 Students
Architecture
6 Students
Nursing Assistant
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/25/2024
My experience in this school overall has been great. From staff to students with education and diversity.
5/19/2022
Every teacher I have had so far is caring and has good energy. They love to help their students and see every one of them succeed. They do a great job of motivating us to be good students and human beings. I feel like I will be ready for college once I graduate.
4/27/2022
As a teacher of this school, I would recommend this school to any incoming student. The staff here is amazing, and always are pushing students to be their very best. There are plenty of after-school clubs and programs for students to join, and so many ways for students to socialize with others.
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Map
List Price Range
$136K - $426K
Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$257,951
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
54%
Average Household Income
$55,866
% of College Grads
9.3%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,616 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
48.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Amandla Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 6820 S Washtenaw Ave in Chicago, IL. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 126 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Amandla Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.05, the graduation rate is 99%, and the average SAT score is 880. The average home value in this area is $257,951. Discover additional schools in the area, like Catalyst Maria Charter School, CICS Ralph Ellison, Horizon Science Academy – Southwest Chicago, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Amandla Charter School.