Serving 240 students in grades 9-12, Chicago Military 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 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chicago Military 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 High School's student population of 240 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chicago Military High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chicago Military High School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3302 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
36%
27%
Black
60%
17%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
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 is Chicago Military High School's ranking?
Chicago Military High School is ranked #3302 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Chicago Military High School often compared to?
Chicago Military High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phillips High School, King College Prep 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 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago Military High School?
The graduation rate of Chicago Military High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chicago Military High School?
240 students attend Chicago Military High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Chicago Military High School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chicago Military High School?
Chicago Military High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chicago Military High School offer ?
Chicago Military High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chicago Military High School part of?
Chicago Military High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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