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About Alain Locke Charter School

Alain Locke, located in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, is one of the country’s most successful charter schools. The mission of Alain Locke is to serve as a demonstration for urban schools exemplifying excellence in academics, the arts, personal and social development, and producing students who are globally competitive. Alain Locke’s culture is a commitment to absolute excellence and is present in every element of day-to-day life at the charter school. Notable achievements: • #1 K-8 public charter school serving our demographic in Chicago. • #1 test score gains in the history of Illinois’s ISAT exam. • 1 of 7 schools in the United States recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as “Best Closing the Achievement Gap”. • 7 years in a row achieved the distinction of being named a Spotlight School for by the Illinois State Board of Education • 91% of Alain Locke alumni graduate from high school and go on to college.