Chicago Virtual Charter School (Closed 2023)

Chicago Virtual Charter 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 15% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
522 students

Showing 2011–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
23 teachers

Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
15%
33%
(18-19)
23%
38%
Asian
(19-20)
7%
5%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(19-20)
20%
27%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(19-20)
59%
16%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

White
(19-20)
11%
48%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(19-20)
3%
4%
100%
(17-18)
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
70%
46%
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago Virtual Charter School?
The graduation rate of Chicago Virtual Charter School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chicago Virtual Charter School?
522 students attend Chicago Virtual Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Chicago Virtual Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Chicago Virtual Charter School offer ?
Chicago Virtual Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Chicago Virtual Charter School part of?
Chicago Virtual Charter School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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