Serving 18 students in grades 10-12, Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
100%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)60-79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
45%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 83%.
How many students attend Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School?
18 students attend Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School?
Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School offer ?
Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School part of?
Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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