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.
Higgins Elementary Community Academy
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
11710 S Morgan St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mable Alice Alfred
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Niche Grade
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
261:1
Student Diversity
Male
56.1%
Female
43.9%
Black
93.6%
Hispanic
6.4%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/26/2018
great every time i come i come to this school.
4/2/2014
Poe has great parents, staff, and students. We will always grow because we never stop learning!
7/9/2009
10/8/2008
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Average Home Value
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% Renters
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Average Household Income
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Median Age
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Higgins Elementary Community 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 266 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. Higgins Elementary Community Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $168,224. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fenger Academy High School, Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School, Julian High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Higgins Elementary Community Academy.