Hales Franciscan HS suspends academic programs next year

Tuesday, July 26, 2016
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The board of directors of the Hales Franciscan High School in Chicago have decided to suspend its academic program for the 2016-017, but resume the year after.

The decision appears to be a victory for those fighting to save the school, which is in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
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The Catholic school is not owned or operated by the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Enrollment at the school has dropped in recent years.
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