Overview

CICS Northtown is a public charter school in Chicago, IL, offering AP courses and 15 sports. It is one of 179 high schools in Chicago Public Schools.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

CICS Northtown is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
6/10
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Advanced Courses

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

School Improvement

Thrive Award
This school received a Thrive Award in 2021. Schools that win Thrive Awards have better outcomes for student learning, college readiness, and test scores.

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Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

3900 West Peterson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
School leader: Ms Katherine Kreiling
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