Southside Occupational High School

7342 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students (19-20)
292 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(16-17)
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
24%
26%
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Black
(19-20)
70%
17%
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White
(19-20)
6%
48%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
4%
n/a
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(16-17)
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
91%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southside Occupational High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southside Occupational High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Southside Occupational High School often compared to?
Southside Occupational High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindblom Math & Science High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Southside Occupational High School?
The graduation rate of Southside Occupational High School is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southside Occupational High School?
292 students attend Southside Occupational High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Southside Occupational High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does Southside Occupational High School offer ?
Southside Occupational High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Southside Occupational High School part of?
Southside Occupational High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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