Northwestern Academy for Chicago Public Schools is a four-year program designed to prepare Chicago Public Schools high school students for highly selective colleges and universities through supplemental educational opportunities and support services. Academic year and summer learning experiences, tutoring in academic skills, leadership development, self-regulatory learning, comprehensive academic and college counseling, and family workshops are provided through the four-year program.
The Academy is intended to serve Chicago public high school students in low-income households who do not attend one of the Chicago Public Schools selective enrollment schools.