FAQs About Enrolling

Who attends Civitas Schools?

Civitas Schools are largely in underserved communities, many of them with a high population of students of color. Our students are 98% African American and Latino and approximately 96% of our students quality for the federal reduced-free lunch program.

However, each school will have its own set of demographics.

Does Civitas only accept certain students? How can I enroll my child in a Civitas School?

Civitas believes that all students should be prepared for success in college, the workplace and life. We firmly believe that the background of our students is not the determining factor in how far they will go in life. That said, all Civitas Schools are tuition-free open enrollment, college preparatory public schools. Students must be Chicago residents and are accepted regardless of background or academic record via a student lottery held in February. To view specific application requirements, please see the information for the campus you're interested in:

• Northtown Academy
• Ralph Ellison
• Wrightwood

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Chicago, IL 60607
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