Serving 371 students in grades 9-12, Wells Community 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wells Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wells Community High School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wells Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wells Community High School is 0.61, 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
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
37%
27%
Black
50%
17%
White
7%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
49%
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 Wells Community High School's ranking?
Wells Community High School is ranked #3437 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wells Community High School?
The graduation rate of Wells Community High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wells Community High School?
371 students attend Wells Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wells Community High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wells Community High School?
Wells Community High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wells Community High School offer ?
Wells Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wells Community High School part of?
Wells Community High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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