Farragut Career Academy High School is a public four-year high school located in the Little Village neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. As a career academy, Farragut emphasizes a curriculum that combines academic instruction with work-study experiences and vocational training.
Serving 569 students in grades 9-12, Farragut 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 28%). 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 Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farragut Career Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Farragut Career Academy High School's student population of 569 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1894
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Farragut Career Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farragut Career Academy High School is 0.25, 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
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
86%
28%
Black
13%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farragut Career Academy High School's ranking?
Farragut Career Academy High School is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Farragut Career Academy High School often compared to?
Farragut Career Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School, Excel Academy - Southwest 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 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farragut Career Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Farragut Career Academy High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Farragut Career Academy High School?
569 students attend Farragut Career Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Farragut Career Academy High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farragut Career Academy High School?
Farragut 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 Farragut Career Academy High School offer ?
Farragut Career Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Farragut Career Academy High School part of?
Farragut Career Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Farragut Career Academy High School located?
Farragut Career Academy High School is located in the South Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in South Lawndale.
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