Chicago Military Academy-Bronzeville is a public four-year military high school located in the Bronzeville neighborhood located on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, in a building known as the Eighth Regiment Armory. The academy opened on August 24, 1999.
Serving 215 students in grades 9-12, Chicago Military Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chicago Military Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Chicago Military Academy High School's student population of 215 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Chicago Military Academy 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 Military Academy High School is 0.48, 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
#3127 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
34%
28%
Black
64%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Military Academy High School's ranking?
Chicago Military Academy High School is ranked #3127 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Chicago Military Academy High School often compared to?
Chicago Military Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phillips Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago Military Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Chicago Military Academy High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chicago Military Academy High School?
215 students attend Chicago Military Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Chicago Military Academy High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chicago Military Academy High School?
Chicago Military Academy High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chicago Military Academy High School offer ?
Chicago Military Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chicago Military Academy High School part of?
Chicago Military Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Chicago Military Academy High School located?
Chicago Military Academy High School is located in the Douglas neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in Douglas.
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