The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (10-11)
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)6-9%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)10-14%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(10-11)34%
23%
Black
(10-11)65%
18%
White
(10-11)1%
51%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)80-84%
83%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago Discovery Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Chicago Discovery Academy High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 83%.
How many students attend Chicago Discovery Academy High School?
345 students attend Chicago Discovery Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Chicago Discovery Academy High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Chicago Discovery Academy High School offer ?
Chicago Discovery Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chicago Discovery Academy High School part of?
Chicago Discovery Academy High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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