(WBBM NEWSRADIO) – North-Grand High School is one of several schools with the Chicago Public Schools system being recognized for its achievements in female representation in computer science.
North-Grand is being honored with the College Board's 2022 AP Computer Science Award, which recognizes schools where at least 50% of students taking the Advanced Placement computer science final exam are women.
Principal Emily Feltes said supporting female students interested in computer-science related fields is a priority. The school offers after-school programs and internships.
"And we've seen more female students asking about that type of career path,” she said.
She says she's glad to be sharing the spotlight with other CPS schools that also won the Computer Science Award.
Below is the full list of CPS schools that received the award:
-Aspira Business and Finance High School
-Aspira Early College High School
-Austin College & Career Academy High School
-Back of the Yards High School
-Chicago Academy High School
-CICS Northtown Academy
-Curie Metropolitan High School
-Greater Lawndale High School for Social Justice
-Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep Academy
-Hyde Park Academy High School
-Intrinsic Schools – Belmont Campus
-Intrinsic Schools – Downtown Campus
-ITW David Speer Academy
-Bowen High School
-Hancock College Prep High School
-Johnson College Prep
-Jones College Prep High School
-Lane Tech College Prep High School
-Mansueto High School
-North Grand High School
-Phoenix STEM Military Academy
-Taft High School
-UChicago Charter School – Woodlawn Campus
-Walter Payton College Prep High School
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