Chicago Vocational High School is a public four-year vocational high school located in the Avalon Park neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in 1941, the school is operated by the Chicago Public Schools district.
Serving 673 students in grades 9-12, Chicago Vocational Career 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School serves the southeast part of Chicago, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School's student population of 673 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
673 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1941
School Rankings
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Cavalier
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School's ranking?
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School often compared to?
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cics - Longwood Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School?
673 students attend Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School?
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School offer ?
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School part of?
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School located?
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School is located in the Calumet Heights neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in Calumet Heights.
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