Best Practice High School serves 73 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
89%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥80%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Best Practice High School?
The graduation rate of Best Practice High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 83%.
How many students attend Best Practice High School?
73 students attend Best Practice High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Best Practice High School students are Black, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Best Practice High School?
Best Practice High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Best Practice High School offer ?
Best Practice High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Best Practice High School part of?
Best Practice High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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