Overview

Higgins Elementary Community Academy is a magnet school in Chicago, IL, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 656 schools in Chicago Public Schools.

School Rating

Higgins Elementary Community Academy is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
3/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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Courses & Programs

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About the School

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Neighborhood

11710 South Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60643
School leader: Ms Crystal Dorsey
(773) 535-5625
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