Community walk keynote 2
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Transcript of Community walk keynote 2
John Hartzmark & Cait Sherlock
Orr Academy High School
THE SCHOOL•83.7% Black, 11.3% Hispanic, 3.9% Two or more races
•85% Low Income, approximately 40% IEP
•48.5% Mobility Rate, 66.7% Attendance Rate
"Our mission at Orr Academy High School, in partnership with parents and community is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where
we promote high academic achievement and effective
communication to ensure students compete for college and career
opportunities in a global society."
MISSION STATEMENT
WEST GARFIELD PARK
•Total Population: 18,001
•White: 0.74%, Black: 96.19%, Hispanic: 1.93%, Asian: 0.04%, Other: 1.09%
•Had 87 foreclosures in 2007 which is 70.01 foreclosures per square mile.
•The white population dropped from 83.8% in 1960 to 0.1% in 1980.
BUSINESS
•CTA has a headquarters
•Various manufacturing centers
•Swiss Dairy Products
•Apparently the Burger King is terrible