Ijla Charter High School

2570 S Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
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Bottom 50%
Serving 121 students in grades 9-12, Ijla Charter 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 30-39% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : ≤10%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ijla Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Ijla Charter High School's student population of 121 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
121 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ijla Charter High School is 0.06, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
≤10%
33%
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(18-19)
≤10%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ijla Charter High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
97%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
1%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
This chart display the diversity score of Ijla Charter High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
30-39%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ijla Charter High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ijla Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Ijla Charter High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ijla Charter High School?
121 students attend Ijla Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ijla Charter High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Ijla Charter High School offer ?
Ijla Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ijla Charter High School part of?
Ijla Charter High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤10%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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