In 1973 the school became a magnet school and a "career academy."

In addition to providing a comprehensive curriculum, with the focus on career academies.

There was, however, one group of students in Chicago who did see a dramatic change: those who entered a technical school or career academy.

As the strategic planning process continued in 2007, the decision was made at that point to implement thematic small learning communities, the career academies.

The school also has career academies for students.

Each of the four career academies has several hundred students enrolled.

Students chose a career academy when they enter the school during their freshman year.

In 2011 the district was building additions for the school's college and career academies.

Each career academy has teachers from different subjects, who combine their efforts as a means of integrating academic and technical curriculum.

High School, a career academy in the district, instead of their home school.