Higgins Elementary Community Academy

Higgins Elementary Community Academy

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
11710 S Morgan St,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
4.0
266 Students
C
Niche Grade
Higgins Community Academy Elementary School is named after Thomas J. Higgins, who joined the 99th Illinois Infantry as a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. Higgins was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of Vicksburg. Today, the school's namesake represents the courage and integrity of its students and Warriors. The school is on South Morgan Street. It serves prekindergarten through eighth-grade students as part of the Chicago Public Schools system on the city's far South Side. The Higgins Community Academy integrates reading, math, science and social studies with technology to promote a curriculum that encourages students to reach their goals. Higgins Community Academy's Fine and Performing Arts program includes partnerships with major Chicago cultural institutions like the Joffrey Ballet, Chicago Children's Choir and Beverly Arts Center. Pursuing scholastic achievements, the Higgins Community Academy students won first place in a regional Speech Arts contest. Teachers and staff also promote a collaborative learning environment that includes breakfast with the principal. Celebrating every child's unique potential, Higgins Community Academy Elementary School provides students with the space to grow and the freedom to dream.

School Details

Head of School
Mable Alice Alfred
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
12%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
261:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.1%
Female
43.9%
Black
93.6%
Hispanic
6.4%
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Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

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4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/26/2018
great every time i come i come to this school.
5.0 teacher
4/2/2014
Poe has great parents, staff, and students. We will always grow because we never stop learning!
4.0 student
7/9/2009
5.0 other
10/8/2008

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