At Alain Locke, we believe that, given an excellent education, every child can realize his or her fullest potential. This realization in every student is how we define success. There is nothing more important to us than preparing our children to achieve this success, and not just measured by the standards of the local community.  Our goal is to prepare our students to be globally competitive.

Alain Locke Charter Academy is a program of the Inner-City Teaching Corps. Named for Alain Locke, the first African-American Rhodes Scholar, we are committed to instilling in our students the high standards of excellence he exemplified.  To that end, we develop students with high expectations of self; we instill an understanding of the hard work they must undertake to attain these expectations; and we equip them with the tools to achieve absolute excellence.

Alain Locke Academic Achievement Honored by United State Department of Education

Alain Locke is one of seven schools in the United States highlighted by the U.S. Department of Education’s recent study of excellence and innovation, K-8 Charter Schools: Closing the Achievement Gap.  The report applauds Alain Locke for creating a learning environment where students are success.

Test Scores Set City Record For Achievement

80% of Alain Locke students meet or exceed standards

For the fifth consecutive year, Alain Locke students have increased achievement levels. Since the ISAT was first administered in 2001, Alain Locke students have been the most improved test performers in Chicago Public Schools.  Thank you to all who work with us in our commitment to achieving absolute excellence.

Alain Locke Students Admitted to Top High Schools

Congratulations to our graduating students for their outstanding academic achievement!  Alain Locke students have been admitted to the following high schools:

Saint Ignatius College Prep

Loyola Academy

Walter Payton College Prep

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School

Jones College Prep

Lane Tech College Prep

King College Prep

Lindblom College Prep

Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep

Holy Trinity

Mount Carmel

Gordon Tech

St. Patrick

St. Rita

Christ the King Jesuit College Prep

Providence St. Mel

ACT Charter School

North Lawndale Charter High School

Rowe-Clark Math and Science Academy

UIC College Prep

Urban Prep Charter Academy

Al Raby School for Community and Environment

Phoenix Military Academy

Several students have been awarded scholarships from supporting partners who are impressed with the work ethic of our students and their commitment to achieving absolute excellence.