School Address: 5900 North Glenwood Ave Chicago IL 60660
School District: City Of Chicago Sd 299
County: Cook County
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Rickover Naval Academy is a public high school located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools district and offers a unique educational program that combines a traditional high school curriculum with a focus on leadership, citizenship, and discipline influenced by naval principles. Named after Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, known as the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” the school emphasizes STEM subjects and leadership development. Students at Rickover are referred to as cadets, and they participate in a structured environment that includes wearing uniforms and engaging in physical fitness and drill activities. The academy provides various extracurricular opportunities, including sports and clubs, and aims to prepare students for college and careers with a strong foundation in academic and leadership skills.