Robeson High School (Closed 2021)

6835 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 136 students in grades 9-12, Robeson 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
136 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(17-18)
≤20%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Robeson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
≤20%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Robeson 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 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Robeson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
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Black
98%
17%
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White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Robeson High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.04
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(17-18)
60-69%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Robeson High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Robeson 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 (11-12)
40%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Robeson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robeson High School?
The graduation rate of Robeson High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Robeson High School?
136 students attend Robeson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Robeson High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robeson High School?
Robeson High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robeson High School offer ?
Robeson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Robeson High School part of?
Robeson High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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