West Town Academy
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N Sacramento Boulevard
N Sacramento Boulevard
West Town Academy is an alternative high school for students ages of 16 to 21 who want a diploma.
In any given year, it is predictable that half of the freshmen entering high school in Chicago Public Schools will drop out before earning their high school diploma. WTA is dedicating to giving these students the kind of support they need to accomplish their goal and to go on to college, a career, vocational training or the military. In addition to a rigorous curriculum provided by a dedicated fac
06/07/2024
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2024! We are so proud of our latest class of graduates. More than 50 students received their high school diploma from West Town Academy today. We heard inspiring words from Alderman , Congressman Danny K. Davis, and WTA Valedictorian Tremell Powell, who said, "To be seen is to be loved and today I feel seen." Thank you to all of the families and supporters of our graduates. Good luck on the next step in your journey!
05/28/2024
SAVE THE DATE! Join us for a FREE Open House on Wednesday, August 14th between 2:30pm-6pm. We will have free food, entertainment, and tours of GWTP. You can learn more about all of our programs and how you can enroll to start a new career or complete your high school education. RSVP at https://bit.ly/gwtpopenhouse
05/23/2024
West Town Academy 2024 Prom!
05/09/2024
This week, GWTP celebrates our phenomenal West Town Academy staff and their incredible work!
04/23/2024
✨WTA Staff Highlight✨ Meet Mr. Joe Tully!
Mr. Tully has taught at West Town Academy since August of last year!
To learn more about West Town Academy High School visit westtownacademy.org or call 312-563-9044!
04/10/2024
03/26/2024
West Town Academy students came 1st place in the CAAEL Tournament this month! We are so proud of our students!
West Town Academy offers youth fast-track graduation, college and career exposure, extracurriculars like team sports and student council, and paid internship opportunities - earn your high school diploma today! Call 312-563-9044 to learn more.
03/21/2024
Check out our latest blog post on an outstanding community partner of West Town Academy: META24 https://gwtp.org/.../2/29/community-partner-highlight-meta24
You can also see WTA students in action in a commercial they produced for a product they made with the help of META24: https://vimeo.com/916799087
02/27/2024
West Town Academy celebrated Black History Month on Friday with an African American Festival! Take a look at the WTA students’ art!
02/15/2024
Historical Markers Fund Donate to Our Historical Markers Fund Three Historical Markers Confirmed!Help us reach our goal! Donate The Historical Markers Fund Help place historical markers at demolished Black Panther Party sites in Chicago.The Historical Preservation Society of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party....
02/13/2024
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01/24/2024
West Town Academy celebrates our 10 high school graduates and wishes them all the best as they embark on their post-secondary journeys!
To learn more about West Town Academy, visit https://westtownacademy.org and earn your high school diploma today!
01/10/2024
A new year, a second chance, a brighter future! Enroll at West Town Academy to earn your high school diploma in 2024!
Visit eventbrite.com/e/west-town-academy-high-school-enrollment-tickets-723492935847 to apply today, or call 312-563-9044 to learn more!
11/28/2023
If you support helping kids who had given up on school come back to get their diplomas, and helping people acquire marketable skills and find jobs, this institution on the West side of Chicago has been doing the work for over 30 years. If you can spare $5, $10, or $20, your donation could really help.
Donate to Robert Meyer's Fundraiser for 2023 Giving Tuesday by Greater West Town Community Development Project is a global generosity movement. In the United States, GivingTuesday is locally-led in over 240 communities, networks, and coalitions. GivingTuesday is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 2023.Your contribution to Greater West Town Project not only....
11/28/2023
Donate to Robert Meyer's Fundraiser for 2023 Giving Tuesday by Greater West Town Community Development Project is a global generosity movement. In the United States, GivingTuesday is locally-led in over 240 communities, networks, and coalitions. GivingTuesday is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 2023.Your contribution to Greater West Town Project not only....
ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!! Call 312-563-9028, or visit gwtp.org to learn more about our Shipping and Receiving Program and enroll today!
Our Shipping and Receiving Program is a 12-week program that equips participants for positions such as shipping and receiving clerk, forklift operator, warehouse associate, material handler, traffic agent, stocker, order picker, or dock worker!
We also offer job placement and job readiness support. Join a pathway to success today!
10/18/2023
JOIN US Next Week!
WTA is hosting a Latin American Festival on Wednesday (October 25th) at 9:30 am.
WTA is an alternate high school located on the West Side of Chicago offering students who are not enrolled in tradition high school or GED programs a second chance!
To learn more about WTA call 312-563-9044
10/16/2023
WTA was happy to host 40 students who attended our career fair last week!
Please visit westtownacademy.org to learn more about our programming!
10/09/2023
WTA celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
// 9th October, 2023 //
09/05/2023
Visit the link in our bio to enroll at WTA!
West Town Academy offers flexible class schedules, credit recovery, tutoring, and paid internship opportunities!
08/16/2023
“Students benefit from small classes with personalized attention and are encouraged to become lifelong learners and role models in their families and communities.” - Keisha Davis Johnson (GWTP, Executive Director)
08/09/2023
Save the date for a spectacular Back-to-School Fair at GWTP’s West Town Academy. A day filled with essential resources and excitement as we gear up for the new school year!
Please join us on August 19th (10:00 AM - 2:30 PM) at GWTP’s West Town Academy: 534 N. Sacramento Blvd. Chicago, IL, 60612
08/07/2023
GWTP is grateful to continue our partnership with the Northern Trust Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation!
GWTP operates an alternative high school, vocational training, and job placement programs on the West Side of Chicago.
To learn more, please call 312-432-9595 or visit us at gwtp.org
08/04/2023
A real high school experience means real opportunities to explore your passions, your community, your city, and your future!
To enroll now or learn more, call 312-563-9044 today!
07/27/2023
Enrolment is now OPEN!
06/21/2023
Learn from the best at ! Two of our amazing teachers, January and Jay, are here to deliver knowledge, community, and a passion for learning to West Town Academy students. Enroll today at apply.gwtp.edu
05/23/2023
By providing an engaging and nurturing academic learning environment, WTA is geared towards helping students reach their fullest potential. Our small, multi-level classes are intentionally designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Teachers and staff are high-trained and state certified, and are fully prepared to provide flexible and personalized attention to all WTA students. West Town Academy sets high scholastic and moral standards for all students, with the hope that graduates will become lifelong learners and make positive contributions to their communities and society. The values and skills that our students learn and practice will help them succeed, and is an important step in helping realizing their immediate goals and future dreams.
Why West Town Academy? Principal Diane Rodriguez tells us what makes WTA special. A real high school experience means real opportunities to explore your passions, your community, y...
05/11/2023
Students benefit from small classes with personalized attention, and are encouraged to become lifelong learners and role models in their families and communities. Come learn more: https://westtownacademy.org/
05/04/2023
Are you ready to take your future into your own hands? 🤔 Going back to school can provide you with a variety of benefits to help you reach your goals! 🎓 From boosting your earning potential and career opportunities, to leaving you feeling empowered and fulfilled - the possibilities are endless! 🌟 Join us today https://westtownacademy.org/ 📚
05/02/2023
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534 N Sacramento Boulevard
Chicago, IL
60612
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| Tuesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4pm |
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