Ada S. Mckinley-highland School (2026 Profile)

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Ada S. Mckinley-highland School

2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617

Tel: (773) 375-1999

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Ada S. Mckinley鈥揾ighland School in Chicago, IL serves 39 co鈥揺d students in grades 6 through 12 within a central city community setting.

Founded in 1919, this nonsectarian special education school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 with 4 teaching staff.

The school has a 100% students of color enrollment, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity.

Mckinley鈥揾ighland School is affiliated with other school associations and operates in the South Chicago neighborhood.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 39 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Year Founded

1919

Student Body

Total Students

39 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Empower. Educate. Employ.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Ada S. Mckinley-highland School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Ada S. Mckinley-highland School is located in the South Chicago neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in South Chicago.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 39 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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