Chicago Talent Development High School (Closed 2017)
- Chicago Talent Development High School served 175 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 175 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 97% | 17% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.32 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 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 Talent Development High School is Camelot Safe Academy - Garfield Park (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tilton Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tilton Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Tilton Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 343 students
0.0 miles
223 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)534-6746 0.0 PK-8 343 - Chicago Camelot Safe Academy - Garfield Park Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 24 students
0.4 miles
230 N Kolmar Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)417-2045 0.4 6-12 24 - Chicago Hefferan Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 350 students
0.5 miles
4409 W Wilcox St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)534-6192 0.5 PK-8 350 - Chicago Melody Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 498 students
0.6 miles
3937 W Wilcox St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)534-6850 0.6 PK-8 498 - Chicago Orr Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 383 students
0.7 miles
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)534-6500 0.7 9-12 383
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