Juarez Community High School serves 1,754 students in grades 9-12.
Juarez Community 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juarez Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Juarez Community High School's student population of 1,754 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Juarez Community High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Juarez Community 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
#3611 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
95%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juarez Community High School's ranking?
Juarez Community High School is ranked #3611 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juarez Community High School?
The graduation rate of Juarez Community High School is 88%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Juarez Community High School?
1,754 students attend Juarez Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Juarez Community High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juarez Community High School?
Juarez Community High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Juarez Community High School offer ?
Juarez Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Juarez Community High School part of?
Juarez Community High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of Classes
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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