Serving 572 students in grades 9-12, Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts's student population of 572 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts 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 Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts is 0.06, 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
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
97%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts's ranking?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts is ranked #3437 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts often compared to?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Bronzeville Scholastic High School 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 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts?
572 students attend Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts offer ?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts part of?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For The Arts is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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