Chicago High School for the Arts is a public four–year college preparatory visual and performing arts high school located in the West Town community area, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Operated by the Chicago Public Schools district, The school opened for the 2009–10 school year.
Serving 578 students in grades 9-12, Chicago High School For The Arts ranks in the top 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Chicago HS for the Arts encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 233.8 square miles in Chicago, IL, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 11.3 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 20 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chicago High School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chicago High School For The Arts's student population of 578 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chicago High School For The Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chicago High School For The Arts is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1734 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
41%
29%
Black
39%
16%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago High School For The Arts's ranking?
Chicago High School For The Arts is ranked #1734 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Chicago High School For The Arts often compared to?
Chicago High School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Payton College Preparatory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago High School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Chicago High School For The Arts is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chicago High School For The Arts?
578 students attend Chicago High School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Chicago High School For The Arts students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chicago High School For The Arts?
Chicago High School For The Arts has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chicago High School For The Arts offer ?
Chicago High School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chicago High School For The Arts part of?
Chicago High School For The Arts is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Chicago High School For The Arts located?
Chicago High School For The Arts is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.
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