Hyde Park Academy High School
CPS choice · 9-12
At a glance
Instruction was rated ‘Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages). The state's 2025 summative designation is Targeted - ISBE has identified the school for additional support (ISBE Report Card 2025). In 2025–26, 271 applications were recorded for 29 offers (GoCPS, 2025–26 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).
- Cultural fit
- Family involvement was rated ‘Weak’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
- Academic fit
- Instruction was rated ‘Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages). On the 5Essentials survey, school leadership was rated ‘Weak’ and teacher collaboration was rated ‘Weak’.
- Social-emotional fit
- 35% of students with IEPs spend most of the school day in general classrooms - below what's typical for CPS high schools (ISBE Report Card 2025).
Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.
Basics
CPS-published · verified Nov 2024
- Address
- 6220 S STONY ISLAND AVE
- Neighborhood
- Woodlawn
- Phone
- (773)535-0880
- Hours
- Unknown - not verified yet
- Website
- https://hydeparkcps.org
- Before and after care
Supplemental care not found.
SchoolNav searched the school’s website and the main care providers’ pages in Sep 2026 and found no before or after care. Some programs are never posted online, so ask the school office or on a tour.
- Arts and creative
Film and Video, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Painting, Plays/Acting, Step Dance, Theater, Band/Orchestra, Ethnic/Folk Dance, Student Art Club, Culinary Classes, Student Music Club, Dance, Photography, Talent Show, Choir/Chorus, Drama, Mixed Media
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Sports
16” Softball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Football, Pom-Pon, Step Dance, Wrestling, Chess, Baseball, Conditioning and Fitness, Fitness Basics, Running, Basketball, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Flag football, Track and field
From the school’s CPS profile and its athletics pages, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Climate survey
- Involved families
- Weak
- Supportive environment
- Weak
- Ambitious instruction
- Strong
- Effective leaders
- Weak
- Collaborative teachers
- Weak
- Safety (student-reported)
- Weak
- Overall organization
- Not Yet Organized
UChicago 5Essentials levels from the spring 2024 survey (CPS Progress Reports SY2425, verified 2026-09-25) - benchmarked categories relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages. A school can answer mostly positively and still rate below the benchmark typical.
5Essentials - the latest survey in detail
Math Instruction and Inquiry-Based Science Instruction are rated above the CPS average; School Safety, Safety, and Student Peer Relationships are rated below it this year.
From the 2026 CPS 5Essentials survey (25-26). Scores are benchmarked 1–99 (not percentages) - higher is stronger, and each is shown against the CPS average that same year. This is a newer survey on a different benchmark than the component levels above, so the two aren’t directly comparable.
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Ambitious Instruction
62 ▬ about the CPS average (60)- Academic Press· students-reported53 ▬ about the CPS average (55)
- English Instruction· students-reported60 ▼ below the CPS average (65)
- Math Instruction· students-reported73 ▲ above the CPS average (69)
- Quality of Student Discussion· teachers-reportednot enough responses
Supportive Environment
36 ▼ below the CPS average (56)- Expectations for Postsecondary Education· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Safety· students-reported27 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
- School-Wide Future Orientation· students-reported42 ▼ below the CPS average (62)
- Student-Teacher Trust· students-reported39 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
Collaborative Teachers
- Collaborative Practices· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Collective Responsibility· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Quality Professional Development· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- School Commitment· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Teacher-Teacher Trust· teachers-reportednot enough responses
Effective Leaders
- Instructional Leadership· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Program Coherence· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Teacher Influence· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Teacher-Principal Trust· teachers-reportednot enough responses
Involved Families
- Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Parent Involvement in School· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Teacher-Parent Trust· teachers-reportednot enough responses
Supplemental measures
Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.
- Academic Engagement· students-reported69 ▬ about the CPS average (70)
- Academic Personalism· students-reported55 ▬ about the CPS average (58)
- Classroom Disruptions· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Classroom Rigor· students-reported47 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Course Clarity· students-reported49 ▼ below the CPS average (54)
- Emotional Health· students-reported46 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Human & Social Resources in the Community· students-reported33 ▼ below the CPS average (38)
- Importance of High School for the Future· students-reported56 ▼ below the CPS average (67)
- Innovation· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Inquiry-Based Science Instruction· students-reported63 ▲ above the CPS average (59)
- Parent Supportiveness· students-reported35 ▼ below the CPS average (41)
- Reflective Dialogue· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Rigorous Study Habits· students-reported52 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- School Connectedness· students-reported45 ▼ below the CPS average (58)
- School Safety· students-reported34 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Socialization of New Teachers· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Student Peer Relationships· students-reported43 ▼ below the CPS average (65)
- Student Responsibility· teachers-reportednot enough responses
- Teacher Safety· teachers-reportednot enough responses
UChicago Consortium — the 2026 cycle (school year 25-26) is re-benchmarked to spring 2024 (SY25+); it is NOT level-comparable to the spring-2013-benchmarked component levels shown elsewhere.
Programs (5)
| Program | Entry grades | How seats are offered | Test required | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Broadcast Career & technical Your child must take the HSAT to apply. | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Digital Media Career & technical Your child must take the HSAT to apply. | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
General Education Neighborhood Your child must take the HSAT to apply. | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
MYP Diploma Program IB Your child must take the HSAT to apply. No IB middle school is needed. CPS picks students by HSAT score and 7th-grade grades, with 35 bonus points for living in the school's area. | 9 | Point-based | Yes | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports (IEP) Special education | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Local School Council
CPS-published· verified Oct 2026The Local School Council is a group of parents, staff, and neighbors who help run this school. They vote on the budget and the school plan. Their meetings are open to the public, so you can go and listen.
Next meetings
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 6:00 PM
CPS lists the date and time. Ask the school office where the meeting will be held.
Members for 2026 to 2028
- Rosette R Edinburg · Principal
- quianna williams-white · Parent
- Adrienne Carter · Parent
- Kenitra Tall · Parent
- Lynn Nash · Parent
- Jami Means · Parent
- Florence Tameshia · Parent
- Travis Banks · Community member
- Sheila Scott · Community member
- Veronica Jackson · Teacher
- Shatondria Clayton · Teacher
- Donielle Miller · School staff (non-teaching)
CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.
Parent questions & conversation
What parents and people who know this school are asking, answering, and talking about - their own words, experiences and opinions rather than verified facts.
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SchoolNav is not affiliated with CPS. Details change - each fact above shows when it was last verified. Application decisions should always be confirmed in GoCPS.