Graham R Training Center
Tel:
(773)534-9257
- Graham R Training Center serves 119 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Graham R Training Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Graham R Training Center's student population of 119 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 119 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Graham R Training Center's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 6:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Graham R Training Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 32% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 38% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 26% |
| Black | 55% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.67 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | ≤20% | 87% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Graham R Training Center is Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is National Teachers Elementary Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is National Teachers Elementary Academy (0.3 miles away)
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(773)534-9200 0.4 PK-8 665 - Chicago Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School Magnet School
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Chicago, IL 60616
(312)949-9400 0.5 8-12 249
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