Association House High School

Association House High School is a charter school for youth left behind by the traditional school system. It operates within Association House of Chicago, a nonprofit organization with program areas spanning behavioral health, workforce development, child welfare, and neighborhood support. The organization provides mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities programs, along with job training, coaching, and placement for under-employed and unemployed individuals. Its child welfare services include bilingual foster care and intact family support. Association House also hosts community events, including a Back 2 School Fair that provided new school supplies to more than 400 students. The organization describes education as a way to enhance individual and community potential while advancing participation in family, community, and society.