Serving 642 students in grades 9-12, Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus 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 Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3216 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
97%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
93%
47%
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 Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus's ranking?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus is ranked #3216 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus?
The graduation rate of Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus?
642 students attend Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus offer ?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus part of?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Major Hector P Garcia Md Campus is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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