Marine Leadership Academy - Ames | Chicago, IL (For STEM)

About Marine Leadership Academy - Ames

Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is a distinguished public military academy in Chicago, Illinois that serves grades 7-12. It is one of the most popular schools in Chicago Public Schools system with about 1,050 students enrolled and a supportive student-to-teacher ratio of around 17:1. The school is known as a top institution for its blend of Marine Corps leadership characteristics and an academically challenging curriculum with an impressive 67% AP enrollment. The student body is culturally vibrant with a 97 % total minority enrollment. Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is categorized as a college readiness school with 10% proficiency in Math and 15% proficiency in Reading. By taking the SAT, students get the practice they need to succeed in post-secondary education. The academy’s estimated funding is $16,500 per pupil, providing essential resources for its economically disadvantaged students. In the end, the school is considered among the best schools to nurture discipline, civic responsibility, and academic perseverance in a professional learning environment, and it is one of the best high schools in Illinois.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%

Reading 15%

State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 15% in Reading.

52

Full-time Teachers

12 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

6

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

622

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.22%

Asian 0.64%

Hispanic 94.05%

Black 1.61%

Two+ Races 0.32%

Native Am. 0%

White

3.22%

Asian

0.64%

Hispanic

94.05%

Black

1.61%

Two+ Races

0.32%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 622

43.89%

273 Female

56.11%

349 Male

Student Population

622 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

124 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Marine Leadership Academy - Ames Contact Information

Address

1920 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647

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Phone

(773) 534-4970

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Website

http://www.cps.edu

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 3:18 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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Ames Marine Leadership Academy – Ames builds student leaders through a military-themed curriculum focused on discipline, service and college preparation in conjunction with JROTC training. The school offers Advanced Placement classes, dual-credit and SAT preparation, and career exploration in public service and STEM fields. Marine Leadership Academy cadets participate in community events, leadership labs and physical training that build teamwork and character. The Logan Square campus serves students in grades 7-12 and offers counseling, athletics and extra-curriculars to prepare students for college, military service or civilian careers.

FAQ

Q1. How does Marine Leadership Academy - Ames get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q2. Does Marine Leadership Academy - Ames make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Marine Leadership Academy - Ames stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q3. What does Marine Leadership Academy - Ames do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

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

Q5. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Marine Leadership Academy - Ames encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

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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