WELLS COMMUNITY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Go back
936 N ASHLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
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Phone: 773-534-7010
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 1
  • Educational Climate: Average
  • Technology Measure: Medium-high
  • Type: Public
  • Grades: 9th Grade - 12th Grade
  • District: Chicago Public School District 299
  • Students/Teacher: 7
  • Students/Grade: 157.5
  • Number Students: 630
  • Number Teachers: 89
  • Number Classrooms: 40
  • Expense/Pupil: $6,300.00 - 6,799.99
  • Poverty Level: 16 - 29.9 PERCENT
  • Number Computers: 320
  • Number PCs: 250
  • Number Macs: 070
  • Principal: Mr Ernesto Matias
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
  • MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (17 ratings)
Maximum Rating: 5




    School Reviews (11 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-05-17
    "I transfered my daughter into Wells half way through her freshman year. I had MAJOR concerns regarding the reputation of the school, however after researching I found that they were cleaning house. My child has never been happier and I as a parent absolutely LOVE the staff at Wells. Principal Matias is doing an amazing job and has really given the school new vision. He greets parents and students with a warm, friendly hug and shows genuine interest in every single student. You just don't see that anymore within school administration. He and his staff are to be commended for their compassion and passion for their jobs. Regarding the things that ppl say about this school, don't believe it. Walk into the campus, take a tour, interact with staff and students. You'll quickly see that this school has gotten a bumm rap. I transfered my daughter from a school with a great reputation, which was my reason for putting her there to only have her belittled by the principal and staff. It was a horrible school, yet known for being "great". I put her in Wells, the reverse happened. A school that's looked badly upon, yet I found them to be amazing. Wells Academy has completely won me over."
    Other Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-01-29
    "I live in the area and have often wondered why there isn't a good vocational program for these kids. Most will not make it past meaningless jobs. Sad really, But scoring 10% accross the board is simply atrocious. These kids CAN NOT compete."
    Teacher Review | Rating:
    Posted 2009-04-14
    "The new principal, Ernesto Matias, began at Wells in September 2008, and has already had a tremendously positive impact on the school. As he himself routinely says, 'We have a revolution going on at Wells!' Under his leadership, the school has improved dramatically and immediately, teachers are stepping up and improving classroom instruction. As you can see from this site, students are very enthusiastic about the difference."
    Student Review | Rating:
    Posted 2009-02-04
    "I am a senior at Wells (Class of 2009) & I truly belive that there have been major changes. I have attended this school since i was a freshman & i have never had a problem. It's true that we have a new principal who is helping us reach our goal of graduating because unlike other people, he really cares about his students and really belive that we can make it in life. The school has really improved throughout these last years. He is a very good principal, he greets you at the door as you walk in & will make time for you if you have a problem/concern. ~Class of 2009~"
    Student Review | Rating:
    Posted 2009-01-13
    "I think people should worry more about the killings that is going on around the world, and not the minor fights and argument going on in side of Wells.plus am been here since my freshman year and am doing good plus we are a large group that gonna graduate this year we have a new principle that cares about us graduating that hes made saturday school avilibale for us just get most of his senior class there to graduate. iam proud of the school i go to and it gonna get a lot more better so incomming freshman dont act full we have a good principle be good and dont mess around do your work because if not your gonna find your left behind and have to make all the class you messed around in before graduating and it not gonna be pretty"
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