Juarez Community Academy High School
Juarez Community Academy High School serves 1,743 students in grades 9-12.
Juarez Community Academy High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Juarez Community Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Juarez Community Academy High School's student population of 1,743 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Juarez Community Academy High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Juarez Community Academy High School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3617 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
95%
26%
Black
3%
17%
White
1%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Juarez Community Academy High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
933 W VAN BUREN ST #323
CHICAGO, IL$323,000- 1 Bed | 1 Bath
- (1.71 miles from school)
-
1601 S STATE ST UNIT 3E
CHICAGO, IL$424,900- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (1.95 miles from school)
-
701 S WELLS ST #2002
CHICAGO, IL$369,000- 2 Beds | 2 Baths
- (2.09 miles from school)
-
1601 S MICHIGAN AVE #103
CHICAGO, IL$360,000- 2 Beds | 2 Baths
- (2.11 miles from school)
Recent Articles
27 Parenting Tips for School Success
From managing homework to avoiding helicopter parenting, this article provides 27 insightful tips for parents to help their children succeed academically.
Safety First: School Bus Safety Week Focuses on Keeping Students Safe on the Road
Learn about what schools have planned for school bus safety week, as well as problems school bus drivers commonly face while transporting students to and from school.
Chicagoans Asked to Pay More Taxes to Support Local Schools
Learn about the recent decision by Mayor Emanuel to raise property taxes to provide additional funding for local schools – and the controversy surrounding his decision.
