Chicago Talent Development High School (Closed 2015)

Serving 175 students in grades 9-12, Chicago Talent Development 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(13-14)
≤10%
59%
(13-14)
11-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
96%
16%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.08
(13-14)
70-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago Talent Development High School?
The graduation rate of Chicago Talent Development High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 86%.
How many students attend Chicago Talent Development High School?
175 students attend Chicago Talent Development High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Chicago Talent Development High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chicago Talent Development High School?
Chicago Talent Development High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chicago Talent Development High School offer ?
Chicago Talent Development High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chicago Talent Development High School part of?
Chicago Talent Development High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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