Serving 162 students in grades 11-12, Devry Advantage High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Devry Advantage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Devry Advantage High School's student population of 162 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Devry Advantage High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Devry Advantage High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1097 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
55%
27%
Black
27%
17%
White
11%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
18%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devry Advantage High School's ranking?
Devry Advantage High School is ranked #1097 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Devry Advantage High School often compared to?
Devry Advantage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lane Technical High School, Bell Elementary School, Douglass High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Devry Advantage High School?
The graduation rate of Devry Advantage High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Devry Advantage High School?
162 students attend Devry Advantage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Devry Advantage High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Devry Advantage High School?
Devry Advantage High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Devry Advantage High School offer ?
Devry Advantage High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Devry Advantage High School part of?
Devry Advantage High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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