Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia | Chicago, IL (For STEM)

About Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia

The Acero Charter School Network - Major Hector P. Garcia, MD Campus is a focused public charter high school located in Chicago, Illinois, serving students in grades 9-12. It is one of the top schools in the Chicago Public Schools system, with about 570 students enrolled and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17:1. The school is known for its academic rigor and has one of the strongest Advanced Placement programs in the country, with 52% of its students in AP classes. The school community is very diverse with 98% total minority enrollment. Academically, the campus shows a 5% proficiency rate in mathematics and a 5% proficiency rate in reading. Students routinely take college preparatory assessments such as the SAT. The school has a big budget, spending about $17,500 per student on its educational mission. Acero Charter School Network - Major Hector P. Garcia MD Campus has been named a top-performing school for building a college-going culture and providing students with the critical tools and AP opportunities needed for post-secondary success, and it is one of the best high schools in Illinois.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%

Reading 5%

State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 5% in Reading.

51

Full-time Teachers

12 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

6

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

625

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.92%

Asian 0.16%

Hispanic 97.12%

Black 0.48%

Two+ Races 0.16%

Native Am. 0.16%

White

1.92%

Asian

0.16%

Hispanic

97.12%

Black

0.48%

Two+ Races

0.16%

Native Am.

0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 625

42.88%

268 Female

57.12%

357 Male

Student Population

625 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

312 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia Contact Information

Address

4248 W 47th St, Chicago, IL, 60632

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Phone

(773) 579-3480

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Website

http://www.ucsnschools.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia opened its 2025-26 basketball season with games against Back of the Yards College Prep in January, giving student-athletes more opportunities to compete and work together. The families and educators from the Acero network have continued their advocacy efforts this year with teachers and parents speaking at Chicago Board of Education meetings advocating for long-term stability for their school communities. The campus remains focused on college readiness, keeping a graduation rate that ranks in the top 10% in Illinois.

FAQ

Q1. Do students have lockers in Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q4. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q5. Are there chances to be a leader at Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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