Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Graduation Rate: 21-39%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Alt High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Chicago, IL, encompassing approximately 233.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.8 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being 17.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
154 students
Showing 2011–2020. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)19%
27%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 31-year historical data
Black
(19-20)79%
16%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 31-year historical data
White
(19-20)2%
48%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 31-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(17-18)21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
95%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School?
The graduation rate of Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School?
154 students attend Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School offer ?
Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School part of?
Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School located?
Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Near West Side.
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