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.
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.
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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.
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.
Transformation
Demonstrated by our commitment to innovation, academic development and to elevating the lives of our students.
Faith
Demonstrated by our dedication to a Christian-based framework that encompasses the holistic development of the mind, body and spirit of our students.
Community
Demonstrated by our willingness to listen, learn and grow a culture that reflects unity with our students, families and collectively Chicago’s underserved areas.
Inclusion
Demonstrated by our dedication to cultivate and celebrate diversity, equity and belonging across the Academy and within our communities.
Compassion
Demonstrated by our determination to enrich the academic, athletic, and personal experiences of our students, their families and our communities.
Excellence
Demonstrated in our commitment to nurture an environment of curiosity and continuous improvement where students can achieve their full potential.