Hyde Park Academy High School is a public four-year high school located in the Woodlawn neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in 1863, Hyde Park is operated by the Chicago Public Schools district and is located south of the University of Chicago.
Serving 838 students in grades 9-12, Hyde Park 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 27%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hyde Park Academy High School's student population of 838 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
838 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1863
Colors
White, Blue
School Motto
The School of Choice
School Rankings
Hyde Park Academy 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 Hyde Park Academy High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
96%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
32%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hyde Park Academy High School's ranking?
Hyde Park Academy High School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hyde Park Academy High School often compared to?
Hyde Park Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morgan Park 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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hyde Park Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Hyde Park Academy High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hyde Park Academy High School?
838 students attend Hyde Park Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hyde Park Academy High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hyde Park Academy High School?
Hyde Park Academy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hyde Park Academy High School offer ?
Hyde Park Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hyde Park Academy High School part of?
Hyde Park Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Hyde Park Academy High School located?
Hyde Park Academy High School is located in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other public schools located in Woodlawn.
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