Hyde Park High School

6220 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 771 students in grades 9-12, Hyde Park 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 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hyde Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Hyde Park High School's student population of 771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
771 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hyde Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hyde Park High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Hyde Park High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hyde Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hyde Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hyde Park High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
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Black
98%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hyde Park High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
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47%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.04
This chart display the diversity score of Hyde Park High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
85-89%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Hyde Park High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hyde Park High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
32%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hyde Park High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hyde Park High School's ranking?
Hyde Park High School is ranked #3437 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hyde Park High School?
The graduation rate of Hyde Park High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hyde Park High School?
771 students attend Hyde Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hyde Park High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hyde Park High School?
Hyde Park High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hyde Park High School offer ?
Hyde Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hyde Park High School part of?
Hyde Park High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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