Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Collins Academy Steam 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Collins Academy High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Chicago, IL, encompassing approximately 233.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 9.5 miles and the furthest edge reaching 17.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Collins Academy Steam High School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
228 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
Live the Purple, Earn the Gold
School Rankings
Collins Academy Steam 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 Collins Academy Steam High School is 0.04, 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
#2966 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
98%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collins Academy Steam High School's ranking?
Collins Academy Steam High School is ranked #2966 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Collins Academy Steam High School often compared to?
Collins Academy Steam High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School, Clemente Community Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Collins Academy Steam High School?
The graduation rate of Collins Academy Steam High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Collins Academy Steam High School?
228 students attend Collins Academy Steam High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Collins Academy Steam High School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Collins Academy Steam High School?
Collins Academy Steam High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Collins Academy Steam High School offer ?
Collins Academy Steam High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Collins Academy Steam High School part of?
Collins Academy Steam High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Collins Academy Steam High School located?
Collins Academy Steam High School is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other public schools located in North Lawndale.
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