Foreman College and Career Academy formerly, Foreman High School), is a public four-year high school located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Foreman is operated by the Chicago Public Schools district.
Serving 650 students in grades 9-12, Foreman 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Foreman High School serves the northwest part of Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foreman High School's student population of 650 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
650 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1928
School Rankings
Foreman 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 Foreman High School is 0.33, 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
#3239 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Hornet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foreman High School's ranking?
Foreman High School is ranked #3239 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Foreman High School often compared to?
Foreman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fenger Academy 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 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foreman High School?
The graduation rate of Foreman High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Foreman High School?
650 students attend Foreman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Foreman High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foreman High School?
Foreman High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Foreman High School offer ?
Foreman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Foreman High School part of?
Foreman High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Foreman High School located?
Foreman High School is located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 7 other public schools located in Portage Park.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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