Chicago High School

3400 N Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 560 students in grades 9-12, Chicago High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chicago High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chicago High School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
560 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Chicago High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chicago High School is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2119 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chicago High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chicago High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chicago High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chicago High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chicago High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
76%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chicago High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chicago High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
16%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chicago High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chicago High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chicago High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Chicago High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Chicago High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chicago High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
57%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chicago High School's ranking?
Chicago High School is ranked #2119 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago High School?
The graduation rate of Chicago High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chicago High School?
560 students attend Chicago High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Chicago High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chicago High School?
Chicago High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chicago High School offer ?
Chicago High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chicago High School part of?
Chicago High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Chicago High School located?
Chicago High School is located in the Dunning neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other public schools located in Dunning.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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