Who We Are
Chicago Hope Academy is a Christian life preparatory high school in a welcoming environment that empowers students to achieve their full potential.
Hope aims to provide an excellent affordable, private Christian education to motivated Chicagoland families. It does so through its three core programatic elements of Spiritual Life, Academics, and Athletics.
Our Mission
A Christian life preparatory high school in a welcoming environment that empowers students to achieve their full potential.
Our Vision
Transforming the underserved areas of Chicago by building up tomorrow's leaders.
What We Offer
A nurturing educational institution that radiates the transformational influence of Christ on students, families and the wider Chicago community.
A school that teaches and exemplifies a servant attitude for the greater good.
Talented and gifted educators who cultivate, inspire and mentor students.
A challenging college preparatory program where students engage in a holistic approach that fosters physical, mental and spiritual growth.
Immersive career training in vocational fields, offering students hands-on learning and opportunities for real-world development and skills.
Athletic opportunities where students will learn the value of working together, maintaining discipline, making sacrifices, demonstrating sportsmanship, persevering through disappointment and the joy of winning.
Enhanced opportunities for students to cultivate and engage in a diverse range of artistic expressions and endeavors.
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Our Story
In 2004, a group of Christian businessmen purchased the shuttered St. Callistus School and parish from the Archdiocese of Chicago. The parish included school facilities, a chapel, a gym, a rectory, and a convent. Led by Bob and Tina Muzikowski, with the assistance of hundreds of volunteers, future students, and eventually private contractors, Chicago Hope Academy began a full year of renovation. Highlights included hosting 200 volunteers from Aurora Christian High School who spent their spring break living on our gym floor by night and executing the demolition plan and chapel stage reconstruction by day.
On August 29, 2005 after a memorable grand opening ceremony, Chicago Hope Academy welcomed its first freshman and sophomore classes. It soon became clear in 2006 that future enrollments would necessitate additional classrooms and athletic facilities. Construction began on a new wing and continued through the summer. In fall 2007, five additional classrooms were added, in addition to a reception area for the chapel, and a state-of-the-art weight room and cardio room. A beautiful artificial turf surface was added to Hope Field and Altgeld Park in 2013. The Hope track was completed in 2019. Chicago Hope Academy continues to expand in the Near West Side community and grows in its mission of being able to serve their community, students and family members.
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Our Story
1995
After re-locating to Chicago from New York, founders Bob and Tina Muzikowski launch a neighborhood Little League program. Participation in the program quickly climbs to the hundreds. As the baseball players begin high school, they enter an overburdened educational system that often lacks the support they need for their future. The Muzikowskis' see this as an opportunity to open a school for students primarily from the South and West Sides to receive a private Christian education in an uplifting environment at a low cost.
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Our Story
2004
A group of Christian businessmen purchase the shuttered St. Callistus School and parish from the Archdiocese of Chicago. Led by Bob and Tina Muzikowski, with the assistance of hundreds of volunteers, future students, and eventually private contractors, Chicago Hope Academy begins a full year of renovation. Notably, 200 volunteers from Aurora Christian High School spend their spring break living on the gym floor by night and executing the demolition plan and chapel stage reconstruction by day.
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Our Story
2005
Chicago Hope Academy launches with 60 freshmen and sophomore students. It soon became clear in 2006 that future enrollments would necessitate additional classrooms and athletic facilities. Construction began on a new wing and continued through the summer.
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Our Story
2015
Hope celebrates their 10th Anniversary with 155 students enrolled.
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Our Story
2019
Hope expands their reach by purchasing a world-class sports facility a 15-minute walk from the school.
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Our Story
2025
Hope celebrates their 20th anniversary with 290 students and the school’s first state championship in boys basketball. Chicago Hope Academy continues to expand in the Near West Side community and grows in its mission of being able to serve their community, students and family members.
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Our Story
1995
After re-locating to Chicago from New York, founders Bob and Tina Muzikowski launch a neighborhood Little League program. Participation in the program quickly climbs to the hundreds. As the baseball players begin high school, they enter an overburdened educational system that often lacks the support they need for their future. The Muzikowskis' see this as an opportunity to open a school for students primarily from the South and West Sides to receive a private Christian education in an uplifting environment at a low cost.
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Our Story
2004
A group of Christian businessmen purchase the shuttered St. Callistus School and parish from the Archdiocese of Chicago. Led by Bob and Tina Muzikowski, with the assistance of hundreds of volunteers, future students, and eventually private contractors, Chicago Hope Academy begins a full year of renovation. Notably, 200 volunteers from Aurora Christian High School spend their spring break living on the gym floor by night and executing the demolition plan and chapel stage reconstruction by day.
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Our Story
2005
Chicago Hope Academy launches with 60 freshmen and sophomore students. It soon became clear in 2006 that future enrollments would necessitate additional classrooms and athletic facilities. Construction began on a new wing and continued through the summer.
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Our Story
2015
Hope celebrates their 10th Anniversary with 155 students enrolled.
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Our Story
2019
Hope expands their reach by purchasing a world-class sports facility a 15-minute walk from the school.
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Our Story
2025
Hope celebrates their 20th anniversary with 290 students and the school’s first state championship in boys basketball. Chicago Hope Academy continues to expand in the Near West Side community and grows in its mission of being able to serve their community, students and family members.
Transformation
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Community
Inclusion
Compassion
Excellence
Foundational Pillars
