Robeson High School (Closed 2023)

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 higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(17-18)
≤20%
32%
(17-18)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
98%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
(17-18)
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
27%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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 higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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