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
126
Students
C+
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
890
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.04
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
C
B+
B-
B+
A-
B-
C+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.04
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Reading Proficiency
5%
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Math Proficiency
5%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
16
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Full Time Teachers
16
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Part Time Teachers
0
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
890
Math
440
Verbal
450
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Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
18
Reading
19
Science
20
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
52%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
24%
State Average
43%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
122:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
56.9%
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Female
38.7%
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Black
50.4%
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Hispanic
47.4%
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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
52 Students
Northern Illinois University
42 Students
Roosevelt University
40 Students
DePaul University
39 Students
Loyola University Chicago
33 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
30 Students
Dominican University
28 Students
Saint Xavier University
28 Students
Illinois State University
26 Students
Chicago State University
24 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
16 Students
Business
15 Students
Cosmetology
9 Students
Education
8 Students
Computer Science
7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
7 Students
Small Business Management
7 Students
Architecture
6 Students
Film and Video Studies
6 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/19/2026
My overall experience here at ACE Amandla Charter High School is amazing . The school has improved me as a person. The people here are so kind and easy to get along . The staff here is very active with the students here . Many teachers have a close bond with students . With those bonds create learning more easy . Someone like me who is out going and likes to participate the teachers here love my energy and the way i get the class involve . The school here is great , I'm excited for my years here .
4/30/2026
I would say my overall experience with ACE Amandla has been really great they have really good teaching and have teachers who are able to help the students that need the help. A change I would like to see is they should add more sports, and clubs that students would like to join.
4/30/2026
My experience at the school has actually been much better then I expected. I got to make wonderful friends and learn more about myself that I didn't truly needed. I have had my bad days when it comes to doing work but overall it's been an amazing experience. The students may have fights here and there but they always make up.
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List Price Range
$178K - $421K
Homes For Sale
19
Average Home Value
$262,673
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
54%
Average Household Income
$55,866
% of College Grads
9.3%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,734 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
52.7%
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- Basketball
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- Golf
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- Picnic Area
- Trails
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- Playground
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Montgomery Park
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Dooley (Thomas) Park
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- Multi-Purpose Field
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- Dog Park
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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 9:1. 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+. The average GPA is 3.04, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 890 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $262,673. 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.