Serving 43 students in grades 9-12, Douglass High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Douglass High School's student population of 43 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Douglass High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglass High School is 0.17, 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
#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
91%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
45%
27%
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 Douglass High School's ranking?
Douglass High School is ranked #237 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Douglass High School often compared to?
Douglass High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Devry Advantage High School, Disney Ii Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglass High School?
The graduation rate of Douglass High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Douglass High School?
43 students attend Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Douglass High School students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglass High School?
Douglass High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douglass High School offer ?
Douglass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Douglass High School part of?
Douglass High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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