Serving 18 students in grades 10-12, Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
100%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)60-79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
45%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 83%.
How many students attend Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School?
18 students attend Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School?
Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School offer ?
Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School part of?
Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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