Air Force Academy High School
Air Force Academy High School serves 261 students in grades 9-12.
Air Force Academy High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Air Force Academy High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Air Force Academy High School's student population of 261 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 261 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Air Force Academy High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Air Force Academy High School is 0.63, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3334 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 26% |
| Black | 44% | 17% |
| White | 10% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Air Force Academy High School is Chicago Technology Academy High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pilsen Elementary Community Academy (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Chicago Technology Academy High School Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 241 students10
0.0 miles
1301 W 14th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7755 0 9-12 241 - Chicago Pilsen Elementary Community Academy Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 322 students10
0.3 miles
1420 W 17th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7675 0.3 PK-8 322 - Chicago Smyth J Elementary School Math: 4% | Reading: 5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 463 students10
0.4 miles
1059 W 13th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7180 0.4 PK-8 463 - Chicago Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-8 | 435 students10
0.4 miles
1522 W Fillmore St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7300 0.4 K-8 435 - Chicago Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 279 students10
0.5 miles
1641 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224 0.5 K-8 279
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