Serving 900 students in grades 9-12, Cics - Northtown Campus 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cics - Northtown Campus's student population of 900 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
900 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cics - Northtown Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cics - Northtown Campus is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
59%
27%
Black
7%
17%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
77%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Northtown Campus's ranking?
Cics - Northtown Campus is ranked #2611 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cics - Northtown Campus often compared to?
Cics - Northtown Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cics - Northtown Campus?
The graduation rate of Cics - Northtown Campus is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cics - Northtown Campus?
900 students attend Cics - Northtown Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cics - Northtown Campus students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cics - Northtown Campus offer ?
Cics - Northtown Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cics - Northtown Campus part of?
Cics - Northtown Campus is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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