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West Town Academy - West Town Academy

534 North Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60612

Chicago residents, 17-21 years of age, have dropped out of Chicago Public Schools, have earned at least four high-school credits, and complete required paperwork.
Mon 8:00am - 4:00pm Tue 8:00am - 4:00pm Wed 8:00am - 4:00pm Thu 8:00am - 4:00pm Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm

West Town Academy enrolls students throughout the entire school year and over the summer. WTA hosts multiple, two-week prospective enrollee pre-orientation sessions throughout the whole year. These pre-orientation periods also give WTA program staff an opportunity to meet with prospective students to determine eligibility, educational needs, and barriers to success.

Free

Chicago, IL

Description

West Town Academy (WTA) is an alternative high school for students who are not enrolled in a traditional high school or GED program, and who want to take the important step of returning to school, earning their diploma, and taking control of their future. West Town Academy's mission is to educate and support students so they can be successful in the classroom and in life, while building a positive future for themselves and their community.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/10/2023

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Greater West Town Community Development Project

Greater West Town Community Development Project (GWTP) seeks to develop programs that can serve as practical, model solutions to problems that limit life's opportunities and to link the employment and training of the neighborhood workforce with local economic development efforts.

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