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West Town Academy - West Town Academy

534 North Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60612

Eligibility
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.
Hours
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
Interpretation services
English; Spanish
Application process
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.
Fees
Free
Service area
Chicago, IL
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.