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
14:1
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
14:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
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%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/1/2019
I like the involvement that it has with the community though I just wish it would give more chances for students to express themselves
12/29/2015
They give kids many options to choose from or that best fit them.
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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Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School is a public 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 253 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $437,091. Discover additional schools in the area, like Julian High School, Evergreen Park High School, Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School.