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Leadership Inspires
Insights of six Alain Locke students talking about who and what inspires them to be leaders in their education and life pursuits.
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Message From the Principal
"On behalf of the faculty and staff, we welcome you to Alain Locke Charter School! Our extended day, year round school is located in the heart of Chicago’s West side, serving over 560 students in grades pre-K-8. " - Read More
Alain Locke Charter School
Alain Locke is one of the country’s most successful charter schools. The mission of Alain Locke is to serve as a demonstration for urban schools exemplifying excellence in academics, the arts, personal, and social development, and producing students who are globally competitive. Alain Locke’s culture is a commitment to absolute excellence and is present in every element of day-to-day life at the charter school.
- #1 K-8 public charter school serving our demographic.
- #1 test score gains in the history of Illinois’s ISAT exam.
- 1 of 7 schools in the United States recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as “Best Closing the Achievement Gap”.
- 7 years in a row achieved the distinction of being named a Spotlight School for by the Illinois State Board of Education
