Contact: Alicia Schutter, Principal
Serving the Near West Side, Humboldt Park, Logan Square and Pilsen communities, West Town Academy provides an Illinois State Board of Education-recognized program for 160 students ages 17 to 21 that are out-of-school. West Town Academy is also affiliated with the Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS)
Programs& Services
West Town Academy offers a high school program which includes a full-time high school curriculum,a school-to-work curriculum, college and career counseling and community oriented extracurricular activities.The curriculum content includes English Language Arts, ForeignLanguage, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health, Physical Education, Fine Arts and Computer Literacy. Students need 18 credits to graduate.
Student Eligibility Age Range: 17-21
Minimum Credits to Enroll: 0
Credits Required to Graduate: 18
Instructions to Apply: Contact West Town Academy at (312) 563-9044