Ray Graham Training Center High School
CPS choice · 12
At a glance
On the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages), family involvement was rated ‘Very Strong’, while school leadership and teacher collaboration were each rated ‘Strong’.
- Academic fit
- On the 5Essentials survey, school leadership was rated ‘Strong’ and teacher collaboration was rated ‘Strong’ (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
- Social-emotional fit
- The school’s supportive environment was rated ‘Neutral’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.
Basics
CPS-published · verified Nov 2024
- Address
- 2347 S WABASH AVE
- Neighborhood
- Near South Side
- Phone
- (773)534-9257
- Hours
- Unknown - not verified yet
- 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
Drawing, Theater, Woodwork, Student Art Club, Culinary Classes, Fashion, Percussion, Dance, Sewing, Web Design, 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
Football, Girls' Volleyball, Boys' Track, Basketball, Soccer, Girls' Track, Softball, Volleyball
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Climate survey
- Involved families
- Very Strong
- Supportive environment
- Neutral
- Ambitious instruction
- Neutral
- Effective leaders
- Strong
- Collaborative teachers
- Strong
- Safety (student-reported)
- Weak
- Overall organization
- Well 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
School Commitment, Student Responsibility, and Socialization of New Teachers are rated above the CPS average; English Instruction, Inquiry-Based Science Instruction, and Math Instruction 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
31 ▼ below the CPS average (60)- Academic Press· students-reported29 ▼ below the CPS average (55)
- English Instruction· students-reported8 ▼ below the CPS average (65)
- Math Instruction· students-reported35 ▼ below the CPS average (69)
- Quality of Student Discussion· teachers-reported53 ▬ about the CPS average (50)
Supportive Environment
51 ▼ below the CPS average (56)- Expectations for Postsecondary Education· teachers-reported25 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Safety· students-reported56 ▲ above the CPS average (49)
- School-Wide Future Orientation· students-reported63 ▬ about the CPS average (62)
- Student-Teacher Trust· students-reported59 ▬ about the CPS average (56)
Collaborative Teachers
58 ▲ above the CPS average (52)- Collaborative Practices· teachers-reported52 ▼ below the CPS average (63)
- Collective Responsibility· teachers-reported56 ▲ above the CPS average (52)
- Quality Professional Development· teachers-reported60 ▲ above the CPS average (55)
- School Commitment· teachers-reported65 ▲ above the CPS average (43)
- Teacher-Teacher Trust· teachers-reported56 ▲ above the CPS average (49)
Effective Leaders
57 ▲ above the CPS average (52)- Instructional Leadership· teachers-reported63 ▲ above the CPS average (56)
- Program Coherence· teachers-reported57 ▲ above the CPS average (52)
- Teacher Influence· teachers-reported56 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
- Teacher-Principal Trust· teachers-reported50 ▬ about the CPS average (48)
Involved Families
56 ▲ above the CPS average (50)- Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools· teachers-reported64 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- Parent Involvement in School· teachers-reported40 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
- Teacher-Parent Trust· teachers-reported63 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
Supplemental measures
Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.
- Academic Engagement· students-reported71 ▬ about the CPS average (70)
- Academic Personalism· students-reported36 ▼ below the CPS average (58)
- Classroom Disruptions· teachers-reported51 ▲ above the CPS average (42)
- Classroom Rigor· students-reported31 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Course Clarity· students-reported36 ▼ below the CPS average (54)
- Emotional Health· students-reported59 ▬ about the CPS average (57)
- Human & Social Resources in the Community· students-reported42 ▲ above the CPS average (38)
- Importance of High School for the Future· students-reported69 ▬ about the CPS average (67)
- Innovation· teachers-reported67 ▲ above the CPS average (56)
- Inquiry-Based Science Instruction· students-reported24 ▼ below the CPS average (59)
- Parent Supportiveness· students-reported43 ▬ about the CPS average (41)
- Reflective Dialogue· teachers-reported74 ▲ above the CPS average (61)
- Rigorous Study Habits· students-reported60 ▬ about the CPS average (57)
- School Connectedness· students-reported63 ▲ above the CPS average (58)
- School Safety· students-reported50 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Socialization of New Teachers· teachers-reported55 ▲ above the CPS average (40)
- Student Peer Relationships· students-reported69 ▲ above the CPS average (65)
- Student Responsibility· teachers-reported55 ▲ above the CPS average (38)
- Teacher Safety· teachers-reported59 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
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 (1)
| Program | Entry grades | How seats are offered | Test required | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General enrollment Other | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | CPS-published · verified Nov 2024 |
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
- Monday, November 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
- Monday, December 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
- Monday, January 11, 2027 at 4:00 PM
CPS lists the date and time. Ask the school office where the meeting will be held.
Members for 2026 to 2028
- Kusan Q Thomas · Principal
- Keesha Tyler · Parent
- Jessica Maxey-Faulkner · Parent
- Norman Justiniano, · Parent
- Susan Longworth · Parent
- Shunique Smith · Parent
- Bozena Brogan · Parent
- Abigail Orta · Community member
- Doris Chyu · Community member
- Michelle Lee · Teacher
- Leslie Bailey · Teacher
- Derrell Williams · School staff (non-teaching)
- Maysa S Pratt · Student
- Wendy S Medina · Student
CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.
Parent questions & conversation
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