Serving 95 students in grades 9-12, Ijla 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ijla Charter High School's student population of 95 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
7 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Ijla Charter 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 Ijla Charter High School is 0.02, 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
#2164 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ijla Charter High School's ranking?
Ijla Charter High School is ranked #2164 out of 3,542 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ijla Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Ijla Charter High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ijla Charter High School?
95 students attend Ijla Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ijla Charter High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Ijla Charter High School offer ?
Ijla Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ijla Charter High School part of?
Ijla Charter High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Ijla Charter High School located?
Ijla Charter High School is located in the Heart of Italy neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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