Uplift Community High School, Your Early College STEAM School

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Discover Who We Are

Take a journey into the world of Uplift. Witness the transformative power of education as students explore their passions, engage in innovative learning experiences, and develop essential skills for the future. Discover our vibrant community, dedicated faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities that foster a holistic approach to education. Experience the joy of learning, the spirit of collaboration, and the endless possibilities that await at Uplift.

Why STEAM

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

Incorporating Art into STEM lessons teaches our kids to be both analytical and creative. By teaching students to think critically about problems as well as come up with innovative solutions, a STEAM education makes them more well-rounded and opens them up to a vast number of new opportunities preparing our kids for the successful future they deserve.

“I realized I was doing this work, not because I just care about kids that look like me, which is what got me into this field, but I really care about making sure all kids get what they deserve in education, nothing less than academic excellence.”

–Dr. Graham, Principal

Get Ahead of the Game

Early College Support

At Uplift we offer both AP 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. Also, we have a staff member dedicated to helping our college bound students find and apply for scholarships.

“I'm a junior at uplift and I participate in the dual enrollment program which allows me to take college courses at Truman to pursue a degree in computer science.”

– Joe, Uplift Student

No Attendance Boundaries

“We're unofficially Uptown's neighborhood school, proudly serving our immediate community, but our net is the entirety of Chicago. We have students who come from many different parts of the city, traveling up to 40 minutes each way to get here.”

–Uplift Teacher

AP / Dual Credit

Innovation Lab

Community

Student Clubs

Athletics

Theatre & Music

Gaming

Making an Impact With

Project Based Learning

PBL is a revolutionary teaching method that has transformed education worldwide. The benefits of Problem-based Learning are immense, with studies showing it improves student achievement and engagement. This method also helps prepare students for success in college or careers by increasing their motivation levels while giving them real-world skills.

“Uplift teachers embraced PBL because they realized they can do something really big and transformative with their students and they can do something that's real.”

– Uplift Teacher

Empowered Through Modern Technology

Innovation Lab

Our Innovation Lab is a space where students can come to learn and create. It includes Microsoft Surface Studios, HoloLenses 3-D Printing Machines and much more that will equip our future innovators with fundamental technological skills needed for success in college, career and beyond.

Committed to the Whole Student

Inclusion & Self Contained Classrooms

As part of our commitment to meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of all our students we offer both Inclusion and Self-contained classes. Inclusion classes provide our cluster kids with the opportunity to socialize, learn, and grow alongside their peers, while Self-contained classes provide a more focused and individualized learning environment allowing students to receive the specific instruction and attention they need to be successful.

“We have students who are in a cluster program, special education students, who are VERY welcome here.” –Uplift Teacher

“Any student who comes to Uplift daily will thrive because our staff pushes for relevant curriculum. We ask our students what they are interested in because we truly want to know what it is they want to learn.”

Uplift Teacher

“I feel like the students who do well here are the students who want to experiment and engage with new ideas and learn new methods of being creative."

Uplift Teacher

"If you are creative and want to showcase your awesomeness, come to uplift. I'm serious.”

Ms. Kosa, Art Teacher

A Heart of Gratitude

Our Community Partnerships

We are proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to making a difference in the lives of our young people. Their support allows our kids to grow academically and socially, while also discovering their identity and voice. Together, we are making a positive impact on the world. Thank you for supporting our students!