Founded in 2009, Alcott High School for the Humanities is built on a long tradition of educational excellence at its elementary, Alcott Elementary School located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.

The name "Alcott" comes from famed American author Louisa May Alcott.  Alcott wrote Little Women and more than 30 other novels and countless short stories.  More information about the author may be obtained at www.louisamayalcott.org. 

In 2007, a team of Alcott Elementary School administrators, teachers, parents and community members began to embark on a new endeavor for Chicago Public Schools: the district's first pre-kindergarten thru grade 12 school.  Two years later, Alcott High School for the Humanities was a reality.  The team listened to CPS high school students and the resounding concern was one of disconnect when students arrived at their new high school from myriad elementaries.  After hearing these concerns, the team decided to create the finest small school in the City of Chicago steeped in the humanities, social and emotional learning and critical thinking in every classroom--from English to physical education and from math to AVID.
 
In September, AHSH welcomed 85 freshmen to its Roscoe Village campus.  AHSH shares the campus with Schneider Elementary School.

Facts

Alcott High School for the Humanities and Alcott Elementary School offer the only pre-K through grade 12 option for parents and students in Chicago.

Alcott Elementary School has been recognized as one of Chicago's top elementaries. United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has highlighted Alcott Elementary School as one of the best neighborhood schools in Chicago Magazine. 

Alcott Elementary School is known for its ISAT scores.  Eighty-seven percent of its students meet or exceed the state standards in Reading and 88.5 percent meet or exceed state math standards. 

Students at AHSH study Mandarin Chinese, an extension of studies at Alcott Elementary.


About Alcott High School for the Humanities
  Alcott High School for the Humanities                  |                   2957 N. Hoyne Avenue   Chicago, IL  60618                     |                    773.534.5970 
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Alcott HS is part of the only pre-K thru grade 12 school in the City of Chicago.  Visit Alcott Elementary to learn more about our comprehensive educational program.
Alcott High School for the Humanities