CICS Wrightwood is part of the Chicago International Charter School network serving elementary children from kindergarten through eighth grade on the city’s South Side. CICS schools exist as alternatives to public schools and provide parents with education options for their children that are free but enhanced by a more challenging curriculum.
Wrightwood’s Accelerated Reader program allows students to explore literature at an individualized pace, and it promotes literacy and a love of reading. Students' schedules include physical fitness and movement in between required science, math and reading classes.
Altogether, there are 740 students enrolled at Wrightwood that enjoy an average class size of 25 students and a teacher-student ratio of 19:1. A large percentage of the CICS faculty have a master’s degree or higher.
Students are required to wear uniforms as a part of the school policy. They can participate in many rewarding after-school and extracurricular activities, including dance, theater, basketball, and cheerleading.
As a charter school, Wrightwood offers inner-city kids a chance to flourish in the midst of a challenging urban environment. Wrightwood’s teachers work with parents and the surrounding community to create a nurturing learning environment where excellence, equity, and innovation are emphasized and free thinkers are encouraged.
CICS - Wrightwood
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
8130 S California Ave,
Chicago, IL
School Details
Head of School
David Lewis
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Niche Grade
C-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
724:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Black
90.4%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic
3%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
11/12/2018
Just all around dissatisfied CICS Wrightwood has changed for the worse. I can remember being so excited about CICS Wrightwood.
11/2/2014
My son currently attends. On the good side, the school is very clean and well maintained. The teachers are great, and they are serious about doing their jobs. The kids, no matter how young or old, are very friendly. The staff is very hands on. For example, every morning before school, and every day...
9/10/2014
This school is a horrible school most of the teachers there won't even help the whole class with their work I raise my hand and the teacher looked up , saw my hand , and started to do something on his phone . The phones are another thing . The teachers are always on their devices . I believe that st...
4/15/2014
My son has attended this school since kindergarten and is now in 7th grade. He is doing well and I feel he will be ready for high school. The parking situation for after school pick up could use some help but overall the school is organized and keeps me informed on upcoming events. Most of the event...
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Map
List Price Range
$186K - $414K
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$282,785
Median Lot Size
3,267 Sq Ft
% Renters
20%
Average Household Income
$80,135
% of College Grads
28.1%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
1,691 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
36.7%
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Parks in this Area
Dan Ryan Woods
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Dooley (Thomas) Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Norris Field Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Rainey Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Hayes (Francis) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
James J. Sexton Park (50-Acre Park)
- Disc Golf
- Dog Park
- Golf
Yukich Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
King (Dr. Martin Luther, Jr.) Park
Bogan Park
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CICS - Wrightwood is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 689 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. CICS - Wrightwood has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $282,785. Discover additional schools in the area, like CICS Ralph Ellison, Catalyst Maria Charter School, Amandla Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near CICS - Wrightwood.