Serving 8,556 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chicago International Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
8,556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
173 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
27%
27%
Black
66%
17%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
52%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago International Charter?
The graduation rate of Chicago International Charter is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chicago International Charter?
8,556 students attend Chicago International Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Chicago International Charter students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chicago International Charter?
Chicago International Charter has a student ration of 49:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chicago International Charter offer ?
Chicago International Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Chicago International Charter part of?
Chicago International Charter is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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