Chicago Military Academy High School
Chicago Military Academy High School serves 309 students in grades 9-12.
Chicago Military Academy High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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 10%)
School Overview
Chicago Military Academy High School's student population of 309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 309 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chicago Military Academy High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Chicago Military Academy High School is 0.48, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3201 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 26% |
| Black | 65% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Chicago Military Academy High School is Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is James R Doolittle Academy (0.3 miles away)
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- Chicago James R Doolittle Academy Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 277 students10
0.3 miles
535 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1040 0.3 PK-8 277 - Chicago Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 462 students10
0.3 miles
3663 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 358-6800 0.3 7-12 462 - Chicago Chicago High School For The Arts Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 612 students10
0.4 miles
2714 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-9710 0.4 9-12 612 - Chicago Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 231 students10
0.4 miles
3424 S State St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4668 0.4 10-12 231 - Chicago Phillips Academy High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 623 students10
0.5 miles
244 E Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1603 0.5 9-12 623
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