Chicago Military Academy High School
Tel:
(773)534-9750
- Chicago Military Academy High School serves 292 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Chicago Military Academy High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Chicago Military Academy High School's student population of 292 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 292 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Chicago Military Academy High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chicago Military Academy High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2237 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 26% |
| Black | 71% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.67 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chicago Military Academy High School is Chicago High School For The Arts (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Doolittle Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Doolittle Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- Chicago Doolittle Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 283 students
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(773)535-1040 0.3 PK-8 283 - Chicago Chicago High School For The Arts Magnet School
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0.4 miles
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Chicago, IL 60622
(773)534-9710 0.4 9-12 601 - Chicago Youth Connections Charter High School Magnet School
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(312)328-0799 0.4 9-12 3959 - Chicago Phillips Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 528 students
0.5 miles
244 E Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773)535-1603 0.5 9-12 528 - Chicago Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 386 students
0.5 miles
249 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773)535-1204 0.5 PK-8 386
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