Spencer Technology Academy enrolls approximately 500 prekindergarten through eighth-grade students on Chicago's West Side at 214 N. Lavergne Avenue. Focused on a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-based curriculum, Spencer Technology Academy emphasizes technology use in the classroom as one of the Chicago Public Schools system's five technology academies.
Students enjoy a curriculum of science, literacy, math, technology, music, social studies and Special Education where appropriate. The Wi-Fi-enabled Spencer Technology Academy features two computer labs and one science lab to enhance students' learning experience.
Rewarding extracurricular activities encourage students at Spencer Technology Academy to pursue knowledge always and remain engaged through culturally relevant programming. Students are required to wear uniforms consisting of black or blue pants and a Spencer-issued shirt.
Employing a team of educators and school specialists, Spencer Technology Academy meets students' emotional and learning needs with a school psychologist, guidance counselor, social worker and speech pathologist.
Supporting peer-to-peer collaboration and team spirit, the Spencer Elementary Seahawks can participate in basketball, football, track and field, volleyball and intramural sports.
On a mission to empower informed and compassionate global citizens, Spencer Technology nurtures students’ scholastic, personal and professional success.
Spencer Technology Academy
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
214 N Lavergne Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Frances Thibodeaux-fox
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
6%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
428:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Black
93.1%
Hispanic
3.6%
Two or more races
2.3%
White
1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/26/2018
Terrible. They have no control of the teachers or anything eles
11/23/2014
Spencer has great Parenting Classes and start all grades on Technology and High Standards for their Students. Just need more parents involvements on their own. Luv the open door policy the Principal have there too!! ~ Mr. Bright-Triplett
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Average Home Value
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Spencer Technology Academy is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 441 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 6% are proficient in reading. Spencer Technology Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $286,164. Discover additional schools in the area, like Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School, Douglass Academy High School, Austin College & Career Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Spencer Technology Academy.