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ABOUT UPLIFT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

At Uplift, students are offered both advanced placement and dual credit classes. AP classes allow students to earn college credit while still in high school, which means they can graduate with less debt and finish their degree faster. Dual credit classes are also a great way to earn college credit, and they can help students get a head start on their college career.

Uplift boasts a diverse community demographic of being 58.3% Black, 24.0% Hispanic, 8.3% Asian, and 9.4% Caucasian. Students at Uplift come from neighborhoods all across the city, with 75% of families of low income households, 53% diverse learners, and 20% are limited English learners.

Uplift is a school without attendance boundaries, offering a robust high school experience for students from all over Chicago.

FRIENDS OF UPLIFT IN ACTION

Recently, Friends of Uplift donated funds through Donors Choose to help teachers equip their class with supplies they needed for the year.

Teacher testimonials:

"Thank you so much for all of your assistance; our classroom is a better place because of your awesome contribution. Just last week, I was lamenting the lack of options for my students and the challenge of getting them to engage when they just want to be on the floor. Yet here y'all are in the answer to my needs. I'm so excited to introduce this flexible seating to my classroom and to see my students in their newly accessible space."

"Thank you so much for helping me get these materials for my classroom! My students will definitely be using these materials as we continue to work on our collaboration skills! Thank you for believing in my students and I can’t wait to see their growth in and outside of the classroom."

"Your generosity and kindness make a huge difference in providing materials that can provide for amazing art making experiences. Thank you for donating to help our students experience and generate new ways of connecting and expanding their learning. Thank you!!"