A Unique Approach

Evidence of Impact

Evidence of Impact

A Proven Model

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When children are given the resources they deserve in order to thrive in and outside of the classroom, they can reach their full, incredible potential.

Student Results

Academic Results: 2023-2024 School Year

At the close of the 2023-2024 school year, our students took their final iReady assessments. Our teachers already had a good sense of how each student had grown, but these standardized assessments allow us to compare our students' achievement versus national norms.

Students in our lower grades often begin their academic journey at CJA testing below the 50th percentile in both Math and Reading. Our small class sizes, co-teaching model and tailored learning plans enable students to make significant growth during their time with us at CJA.

At the start of the 2023-2024 school year, more than one third of our enrolled students were testing two or more grades below their grade level. 12% of our students began the school year three or more grade levels below in Math, and 16% were three or more grades below in Reading. By May, we saw a very difference story emerge: 97% of our students completed the 2023-2024 school year testing above, on or within one grade of their age-appropriate grade level in Math, and 86% had some the same in Reading.

Math: Median Performance by Grade

By definition, the median student nationally scores at the 50th percentile. If our median 3rd grader scores at the 25th percentile, they have scored as well or better than 25% of 3rd graders nationally.

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Math: Median Typical Growth by Grade

By definition, the median student nationally makes 100% of typical growth. When our median 3rd grader makes 115% of the typical growth in Math, they have grown 15% more in one year than the median student nationally.

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Reading: Median Performance by Grade

By definition, the median student nationally scores at the 50th percentile. If our median 3rd grader scores at the 25th percentile, they have scored as well or better than 25% of 3rd graders nationally.

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Reading: Median Typical Growth by Grade

By definition, the median student nationally makes 100% of typical growth. When our median 3rd grader makes 121% of the typical growth in Math, they have grown 21% more in one year than the median student nationally.

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Meal Program

  • 78,639 meals (breakfast and lunch combined) and 30,380 snacks were served in the 2023-2024 school year to fuel student energy and learning.

Co-Curriculars

  • 8-10 co-curriculars are typically offered per trimester, including both physical and creative activities.

Nursing Care

  • All 3rd grade students, and others as needed, receive hearing screenings at no cost to families.
  • All 8th grade students and others as-needed receive vision screenings at no cost to families.
  • All 6th grade students are offered physicals on-site at CJA via the Loyola Mobile Medical van.
  • 60 students (2023-2024) received dental exams on-site with staff from the OPRF Children’s clinic, at no cost to families.

Hear What Our Students and Parents are Saying

For my family, Chicago Jesuit Academy inspires hope for the future. CJA has provided a foundation of accountability for my children. They have encouraged community, religious understanding, and empowerment for my children to be themselves and discover their own path.

CJA Parent

Class of 2022

I am very happy that my son is a part of CJA school community. The entire staff at CJA is always doing an amazing and wonderful job. CJA is the best. CJA is just like a family and my son loves being a student here.

CJA Parent

Class of 2023

Our teachers help us to learn what we like to do which makes it easier to be able to plan for life after CJA. You’ve been able to push us to find the things we really love in life, no matter if it’s popular or underrated, whether it’s sports, wanting to be a teacher or being an artist.

CJA Student

Class of 2021

CJA has graduated four boys in my family and I am the last one to graduate (from this school). CJA has treated every one of my brothers with love and respect and our time at CJA is a large part of who we are.

CJA Student

Class of 2020

Alumni Results

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In Contact with CJA

CJA Classes 2009-2023

91% of alumni on College & Career Persistence (CP) active caseloads are in contact with CJA.

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High School Graduation Comparison Rates

96% of CJA alumni graduated from high school in four years, compared to 68% of African American males from Chicago's Westside.

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College Graduation Comparison Rates

Of students who graduated from high school in four years and immediately enrolled in a four-year college or university, 54% of CJA alumni earned a degree or certificate within six years, compared to 7% of African American males from Chicago's Westside

Alumni 6+ Years Post-High School
CJA Graduating Classes of 2009-2013

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Meaningful Employment

As of right now, 87% of CJA alumni ages 18-25 who are working with our CP Office are either enrolled in a post-secondary pathway or employed. CP counselors work with all alumni as they build careers with a strong financial foundation, upward mobility, and meaning and purpose. Younger alumni are still completing or assessing post-high school plans.

CJA Definitions of Meaningful Employment:

Meaningfully Employed: having meaning and purpose in your position, opportunities for upward mobility and resources that help build the foundation for your financial goals.

Emerging Meaningfully Employed: on a path to meaningful employment, but need to continue to gain additional skills, find a path matching their interests, and/or earn more money to meet their financial needs.

Hear What Our Alumni are Saying

I have been an active member of the CJA community for nearly a decade now and the people I have come to know there are like a second family. Chicago Jesuit Academy is a place of many wonders and opportunities for literally anyone who steps within its walls.

CJA Alumnus

CJA is a brotherhood. My closest friends are from CJA. Even if we weren’t close while at CJA, we have grown closer throughout the years.

CJA Alumnus