ACERO Schools – Major Hector P Garcia MD Campus

Grades Currently Served CPS Rating
9 - 12 Level 1

Garcia, which opened in 2008, serves approximately 600 students in grades 9-12. It earned a Level 1+ SQRP rating in 2017. 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 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.