Changing Oasis is a co–ed, nonsectarian alternative school located in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 11–12 in a city neighborhood on the Near West Side.
The school has a total enrollment of 8 students with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 supported by 2 teachers.
Changing Oasis provides senior high school education within a large urban community setting in Chicago.
As an alternative school in Chicago, Changing Oasis offers an education option for fewer students in grades 11 and 12.
Tuition and award recognitions are not disclosed; the school focuses on small class sizes in a city–based environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Changing Oasis?
The application deadline for Changing Oasis is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Changing Oasis located?
Changing Oasis is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Near West Side.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Changing Oasis is West Town Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Malachy Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Malachy Elementary School
(Catholic)
2252 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2252
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2252
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Tuition listed
West Town Academy
Alternative School
2021 W Fulton St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
0.7 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 180 students
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(Catholic)
751 S Sacramento Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 374-3148
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 374-3148
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 75 students Tuition listed
Ucan Academy
Special Education School
3110 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 722-3097
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 722-3097
0.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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