Serving 95 students in grades 12, Ford Power House Charter 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
91%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
38%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ford Power House Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Ford Power House Charter High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ford Power House Charter High School?
95 students attend Ford Power House Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ford Power House Charter High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ford Power House Charter High School?
Ford Power House Charter High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ford Power House Charter High School offer ?
Ford Power House Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Ford Power House Charter High School part of?
Ford Power House Charter High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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