How do you get into Acero Charter Schools - Major Hector P. Garcia MD?

Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.

Does Acero Charter Schools - Major Hector P. Garcia MD have a ranking?

No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

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Acero Charter Schools - Major Hector P. Garcia MD

4248 W 47TH ST · 652 students · grades 9-12

By the numbers

Graduate in 4 years

92%

district 86% (+7)

Enroll in college

59%

district 65% (-6)

CPS status

Not Applicable

district accountability

CPS publishes no school ranking — it retired its 1+/1/2+ levels — so these sit beside the district average rather than a position in a list.

About ACERO - GARCIA HS

Garcia, which opened in 2008, serves approximately 620 students from ninth through twelfth grade. It earned a Level 1 SQRP rating in 2018. The school focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning, with multimedia, architecture, art and engineering studios on campus. Garcia prides itself on a robust curriculum, featuring various AP courses, dual enrollment math and four-years of Mandarin and Spanish instruction. It also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including eight athletic teams, National Honor Society, Literary Magazine, Debate Team, Drama Club, Pride Club, Student Council, and more. Acero Schools provide a strong academic foundation for high school students to help them master the fundamental skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

4248 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60632 · 7735793480

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get into Acero Charter Schools - Major Hector P. Garcia MD?: Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.
Does Acero Charter Schools - Major Hector P. Garcia MD have a ranking?: No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

Closest other high schools

New Bronzeville & Englewood HS · 0.0 mi
Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan High School · 0.6 mi
Noble Mansueto High School · 0.6 mi
Acero Charter Schools - Victoria Soto · 1.1 mi
John Hancock College Preparatory High School · 1.3 mi
Eric Solorio Academy High School · 1.4 mi

School facts, graduation and college-enrollment rates come from the City of Chicago open data portal, refreshed 2026-09-12. The official source of truth for admissions is cps.edu/gocps.

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