Simpson Academy HS for Young Women
CPS choice · 6-12
At a glance
The school’s supportive environment was rated ‘Very Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages). Family involvement was rated ‘Very Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey.
- Cultural fit
- Family involvement was rated ‘Very Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
- Academic fit
- Instruction was rated ‘Very 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 ‘Very Strong’ and teacher collaboration was rated ‘Very Strong’.
Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.
Basics
CPS-published · verified Nov 2024
- Address
- 1321 S PAULINA ST
- Neighborhood
- Near West Side
- Phone
- (773)534-7812
- 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, Jewelry, Painting, Culinary Classes, Fashion, Art Studio, 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
None listed. The school’s CPS profile and the other sources SchoolNav checked name none. Ask on a tour.
- Climate survey
- Involved families
- Very Strong
- Supportive environment
- Very Strong
- Ambitious instruction
- Very Strong
- Effective leaders
- Very Strong
- Collaborative teachers
- Very Strong
- Safety (student-reported)
- Strong
- 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
Parent Supportiveness, Safety, and Student-Teacher Trust are rated above the CPS average; Innovation, Teacher-Teacher Trust, and Socialization of New Teachers 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
90 ▲ above the CPS average (60)- Academic Press· students-reported89 ▲ above the CPS average (55)
- English Instruction· students-reported91 ▲ above the CPS average (65)
- Math Instruction· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (69)
- Quality of Student Discussion· teachers-reported80 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
Supportive Environment
89 ▲ above the CPS average (56)- Expectations for Postsecondary Education· teachers-reported57 ▬ about the CPS average (56)
- Safety· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (49)
- School-Wide Future Orientation· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (62)
- Student-Teacher Trust· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (56)
Collaborative Teachers
54 ▬ about the CPS average (52)- Collaborative Practices· teachers-reported70 ▲ above the CPS average (63)
- Collective Responsibility· teachers-reported44 ▼ below the CPS average (52)
- Quality Professional Development· teachers-reported67 ▲ above the CPS average (55)
- School Commitment· teachers-reported60 ▲ above the CPS average (43)
- Teacher-Teacher Trust· teachers-reported29 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
Effective Leaders
58 ▲ above the CPS average (52)- Instructional Leadership· teachers-reported63 ▲ above the CPS average (56)
- Program Coherence· teachers-reported68 ▲ above the CPS average (52)
- Teacher Influence· teachers-reported51 ▬ about the CPS average (50)
- Teacher-Principal Trust· teachers-reported51 ▬ about the CPS average (48)
Involved Families
48 ▬ about the CPS average (50)- Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools· teachers-reported52 ▬ about the CPS average (53)
- Parent Involvement in School· teachers-reported41 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
- Teacher-Parent Trust· teachers-reported52 ▬ about the CPS average (50)
Supplemental measures
Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.
- Academic Engagement· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (70)
- Academic Personalism· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (58)
- Classroom Disruptions· teachers-reported75 ▲ above the CPS average (42)
- Classroom Rigor· students-reported93 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Course Clarity· students-reported81 ▲ above the CPS average (54)
- Emotional Health· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Human & Social Resources in the Community· students-reported65 ▲ above the CPS average (38)
- Importance of High School for the Future· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (67)
- Innovation· teachers-reported34 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Inquiry-Based Science Instruction· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (59)
- Parent Supportiveness· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (41)
- Reflective Dialogue· teachers-reported49 ▼ below the CPS average (61)
- Rigorous Study Habits· students-reported90 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- School Connectedness· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (58)
- School Safety· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Socialization of New Teachers· teachers-reported26 ▼ below the CPS average (40)
- Student Peer Relationships· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (65)
- Student Responsibility· teachers-reported27 ▼ below the CPS average (38)
- Teacher Safety· teachers-reported74 ▲ 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 1:00 PM
- Monday, December 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- Monday, January 11, 2027 at 1:00 PM
CPS lists the date and time. Ask the school office where the meeting will be held.
Members for 2026 to 2028
- Sherita D Carter-King · Principal
- Janice Martin · Parent
- Elsa Galan · Community member
- Ana Hernandez · Community member
- Matoya Marsh · Teacher
- Kaya Feaster · Teacher
- Maziya L Ross · Student
- Rebecca Sanderson · Advocate
- Khadija Warfield · Advocate
- Arlether Paraharm · Advocate
- Anthony Smith · Advocate
CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.
Parent questions & conversation
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