Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District

1112 S Wabash Ave Ste 200
Chicago, IL 60605-2358
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 125 students in Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
125 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 45% has decreased from 50-54% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#779 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
<50%
28%
≤20%
30%
45%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
14%
29%
% Black
58%
16%
% White
21%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Iyc Chicago
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
136 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette
Alternative School
17808 State Highway 100 W
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-2371
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Illinois Youth Center-warrenville
Alternative School
30w200 Ferry Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 983-6231
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District?
Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District manages 4 public schools serving 125 students.
What is the rank of Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District?
Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District is ranked #72 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District?
58% of Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District?
Idjj Sch Dist 428 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 45% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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