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Welcome,

Under two decades of leadership from Theresa Comparini as Executive Director & Principal, Jane Addams High School (JAHS) rose to prominence as a Level 1+ top-ranked school and consistently placed among the top five public high schools in the City of Chicago. (See www.cps.edu for district data and metrics.)

Despite this success, and without explanation or justification, St. Procopius Church and the Chicago Archdiocese abruptly declined to renew the lease for the school building. With only six months’ notice—and in the midst of COVID-related supply chain disruptions—JAHS was unable to secure and prepare a new facility that met school building code requirements in time for the upcoming school year.

This marked a devastating blow to a school that had become a beacon of knowledge and hope, serving a community that greatly benefited from JAHS and its mission. Jane Addams High School permanently closed on June 30, 2022.

As part of the City of Chicago’s educational history, we hope JAHS will remain a model of what is possible when dedicated leaders believe in the power of practical education. Through commitment, care, and high expectations, Ms. Comparini built a safe and supportive learning environment that emphasized real-world skills and inspired excellence and achievement in all. She truly stands among the very best.

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to our incredible staff, students, their families, and the community we’ve proudly and successfully served for so many years. The accomplishments of our graduates will be our legacy. The skills they carry forward will remain our lasting hope for the future.

Farewell,

Jane Addams High School