Ucan Academy-South
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Chicago, IL
1551 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 67% of special education schools in Illinois
Ucan Academy-South is a special education school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. It has about 67 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of special education schools in Illinois. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 207 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–12
- Students
- 67
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 17 girls, 50 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 207 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of special education schools in Illinois (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 55% of special education schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 60 special education schools in Illinois.
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-South
What grades does Ucan Academy-South serve?
Ucan Academy-South serves grades 2–12.
How many students attend Ucan Academy-South?
About 67 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Ucan Academy-South?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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