Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School is an alternative high school located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the Paseo Boricua in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
3 courses
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School polo with plain/solid bottom
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is for the entire school year. If a student is accepted half way through the school year, the tuition would be $125.
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- 20 credits to graduate
- 4 English 3 Math 3 Social Science 3 Science 2 Art and/or Foreign Language 5 Electives
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School?
The acceptance rate of Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What is Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School's ranking?
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School?
The application deadline for Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School located?
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other private schools located in West Town.
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The nearest high school to Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School is Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Helen School (0.6 miles away)
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1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
1.5 miles
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All-girls (Catholic)
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(773) 276-1261
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
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Academy Of Scholastic Achievement
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4651 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
2.8 miles
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Antonia Pantoja High School
Alternative School
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
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French-american School Of Chicago
Special Program Emphasis
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Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
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(773) 534-5720
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library]( "Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library")
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Scholastic Achievement
Alternative School
4651 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
2.8 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 1 Acceptance rate listed
Antonia Pantoja High School
Alternative School
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
2.9 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 20 students
French-american School Of Chicago
Special Program Emphasis
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
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French-american School Of Chicago
Special Program Emphasis
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. Helen School
(Catholic)
2347 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi
Daycare / Preschool
1510 N Claremont Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 971-8064
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 971-8064
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
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All-girls (Catholic)
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran Day Nursery Of Chicago
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1802 N Fairfield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-4222
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-4222
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 51 students
2200 West Rice Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library]( "Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library")
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ucan Academy
Special Education School
3110 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 722-3097
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 722-3097
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students
524 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Changing Oasis
Alternative School
2532 W Warren Blvd Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
1.5 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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St. Helen School
(Catholic)
2347 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
2200 West Rice Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Life Academy
(Christian)
2018 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Sylvester Elementary School ![St. Sylvester Elementary School Photo - Main Entrance]( "St. Sylvester Elementary School Photo - Main Entrance")
(Catholic)
3027 West Palmer St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-5222
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-5222
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
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Miles
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St. Helen School
(Catholic)
2347 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-1055
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi
Daycare / Preschool
1510 N Claremont Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 971-8064
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 971-8064
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Lutheran Day Nursery Of Chicago
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1802 N Fairfield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-4222
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-4222
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 51 students
2200 West Rice Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guidepost Montessori at Wicker Park
Montessori School
1530 N Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 938-6002
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 938-6002
1 miles
Gr: PK-K
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Independence Blvd
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-1800
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-1800
9196.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,848 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Blair Ln
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6340
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6340
9196.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Gladstone Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
9196.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Short St
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8300
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8300
9196.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
9196.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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