Vanderpoel Humanities Academy is a Chicago Public Schools magnet campus located in the Beverly neighborhood.
The school serves more than 250 prekindergarten through eighth grade students in a modern, 21st-century learning environment. The school teaches an array of traditional academic subjects with a strong humanities focus.
The Tigers R.O.A.R initiative, which stands for Responsibility, #OWNIT, Acceptance, and Respect, strives to create students that are poised to become future leaders.
Students at Vanderpoel Academy take advantage of several activities, including arts initiatives, student council, Beta Club and the Orion's Mind after-school program. Vanderpoel Humanities Academy also hosts a popular back-to-school carnival each year.
Vanderpoel Humanities Academy is named after School of the Art Institute of Chicago professor John H. Vanderpoel, who settled in the Beverly neighborhood for most of his life. After his death in 1911, his expansive art collection featuring works from American artists was housed in the school before being moved to a gallery in nearby Ridge Park in the 1920s.
Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
9510 S Prospect Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Elena J Bell
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Niche Grade
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
265:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Black
97.9%
Hispanic
1.2%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/29/2015
They give kids many options to choose from or that best fit them.
12/29/2015
I feel like I have nothing to worry about because the doors are locked during the school day for the safety of the children.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/13/2023
This school is a mess. There's a lot of mess and drama in this school. Teachers curse at the students. Students are disrespectful. I was supposed to have a meeting with a staff member that never happened. This school is going to turn your kid into a follower, liar, and being a disrespectful child. W...
3/29/2023
I have attended this school for 8 years I am now moving on to my eighth grade year. I am so happy to finally leave this school. Teachers curse at students when they are upset not all teachers but a lot of them. Students are disrespectful towards one another. The learning methods are no good for the...
5/22/2017
This is our 1st year at Vanderpoel and we've had our challenges. One teacher in particular who teach 3rd grade. I keep hearing she is a good teacher but her communicate is not good with her students nor the parents. She has been a problem since the 1st day of school. The teachers way of threatening...
4/26/2015
My child started as a kindergartner,now she is an 8th grader.The school has been good for my child as well as other family members.We get school letters on time,parents know whats going on at the school.I think Vanderpoel is awesome ,you just fall in love with the staff, Everyone in that building.
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About Beverly
List Price Range
$142K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
38
Average Home Value
$432,923
Median Lot Size
6,751 Sq Ft
% Renters
20%
Household Income
$140,333
% of College Grads
57.5%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,336 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
34.6%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Hurley Park
- Playground
Dan Ryan Woods
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Munroe Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Volleyball
- Playground
Graver Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Cosme (Margaret) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
Beverly Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
Barnard Park Playground
- Playground
Ridge Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Tennis
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