Alain Locke, located in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, is one of the country’s most successful charter schools. The mission of Alain Locke is to serve as a demonstration for urban schools exemplifying excellence in academics, the arts, personal, and social development, and producing students who are globally competitive. Alain Locke’s culture is a commitment to absolute excellence and is present in every element of day-to-day life at the charter school. Notable achievements: • #1 K-8 public charter school serving our demographic in Chicago. • #1 test score gains in the history of Illinois’s ISAT exam. • 1 of 7 schools in the United States recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as “Best Closing the Achievement Gap”. • 7 years in a row achieved the distinction of being named a Spotlight School for by the Illinois State Board of Education • 91% of Alain Locke alumni graduate from high school and go on to college.