2. 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
MISSION STATEMENT
3. 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.
4. BUSINESS
• CTA has a headquarters
• Various manufacturing centers
• Swiss Dairy Products
• Apparently the Burger King is
terrible