Air Force Academy High School
Tel:
(773)535-1590
- Air Force Academy High School serves 331 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
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 331 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 331 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Air Force Academy High School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Air Force Academy High School is 0.60, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2958 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 26% |
| Black | 45% | 17% |
| White | 9% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Pilsen Elementary Community Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pilsen Elementary Community Academy (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Chicago Technology Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
0.0 miles
1301 W 14th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773)534-7755 0.0 9-12 272 - Chicago Pilsen Elementary Community Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 355 students
0.3 miles
1420 W 17th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773)534-7675 0.3 PK-8 355 - Chicago Montefiore Special Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 4-8
0.4 miles
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773)534-7825 0.4 4-8 n/a - Chicago Smyth J Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 429 students
0.4 miles
1059 W 13th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773)534-7180 0.4 PK-8 429 - Chicago Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 460 students
0.4 miles
1522 W Fillmore St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773)534-7300 0.4 K-8 460
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