Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men -- Englewood Campus

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Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men — Englewood Campus

Charter, Urban

Grades 9-12

Chicago, IL

Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men, Englewood Campus, is an all-black, all-male, 9-12, Title I school in Chicago. As one of three Urban Prep Academies in the city, along with Bronzeville Campus and West Campus, Englewood emphasizes rituals, relationships, and respect to rewrite the narrative of African American males, empowering students to succeed in college and transform their communities.

Since 2010, 100% of graduates have been accepted to a 4-year college.
1 out of every 9 African American males enrolled in college from Chicago in 2015 graduated from Urban Prep.
The daily attendance rate of 94% is higher than the national high school average.

Mental Health
60-Second Strategy: Snowball Toss
A quick, fun classroom activity fosters open dialogue while releasing pent-up energy.
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pride Advisory Classes: Social and Emotional Support for Every Student
"Going to Pride every day does something for me that no academic class can do. It's like a second home." – Deveon, a 12th-grade Urban Prep, Englewood Campus student.
School Culture
Daily Assemblies: Deepening Relationships Through Ritual and Recognition
Students at Urban Prep Charter Academies are celebrated, supported, and empowered through their daily community assembly.
College Readiness
College Prep: College Acceptance for Every Student
At Urban Prep Charter Academy, Englewood Campus -- an all-black, all-male Title I school -- 100% of graduates are accepted to a four-year college or university.
School Culture
Daily Assemblies Build a Positive School Culture
A daily gathering of all students to celebrate and support their peers forges a strong community.
Emelina Minero
College Readiness
A School Where Every Students Goes to College
Take a peek at a Title I school that guides every graduate into a four-year college or university.
Emelina Minero
College Readiness
Urban Prep: High School Support Through College
Urban Prep Charter Academy ensures college success for their alumni through support, resources, and advocacy to help these young men navigate their post-secondary academic careers.
Troy Boyd Jr
School Culture
Urban Prep and the Fight for Black Boys
With a culture emphasizing respect, responsibility, ritual, and relationships, Chicago's Urban Prep Charter Academy provides young men with a supportive community for learning academic and life skills.
Tim King
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Group Support for Social and Emotional Learning
SEL classes foster skills that help students navigate high school—and their lives outside of it.
Emelina Minero

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Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men — Englewood Campus

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60-Second Strategy: Snowball Toss