Ucan Academy
Special education school · Grades 5–12
Chicago, IL
3110 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
In Chicago, Illinois, Ucan Academy is a special education school for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. About 67 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 67
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 55 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 55% of special education schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 60 special education schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Ucan Academy
What grades does Ucan Academy serve?
Ucan Academy serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend Ucan Academy?
About 67 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Ucan Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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