CPS Schools, public transportation (Chicago, Fulton: neighborhoods, public schools, safety)

[ApolloGod]

I will be starting this summer as a Chicago Teaching Fellow, and as you probably know, we work to serve schools with the highest need. That being said, I can't afford to take a car to Chicago. Are there any neighborhoods/schools that you recommend I do NOT apply to? I'll will be relying strictly on public transportation, between 6am and 7pm. I know neighborhood safety is a topic discussed ad nauseum, but I would like to know if there are any "stay away!" areas if I will be relying only on train/bus. Thanks for the input!

Also, any general input on chicago public schools would be helpful. I've been to a few, but they didn't seem too bad. Then again, I wasn't in a bad area (Fulton blvd east of pulaski). Again, any comments are appreciated!

[cuteazz1]

Most of the schools with the highest need are in bad areas,but I would stay as close to downtown as possible.There are schools near the White sox park and the are also a few police stations.The transportation is good around there.
I think that we should know a little more about your options and go from there because I can think of plenty "in need " schools and areas.Do you have complete freedom to choose any one?

[ApolloGod]

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I've been searching for schools that are in proximity to downtown. My general "search radius" has been divsercy/cicero, east to armitage/sedgwick, south to 63rd/king dr, and west to western. I know it's a large area, but I'm just trying to get a feel for where I'd like to teach.

And yes, I can select any CPS school (except for charter schools). Of course, they encourage me to pursue schools with the highest need.