Lake View High School serves 1,455 students in grades 9-12.
Lake View 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 9% (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 9% (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 89% 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: 1,455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake View High School's student population of 1,455 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake View 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 Lake View High School is 0.48, 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
#3198 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
70%
27%
Black
13%
17%
White
11%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)85%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
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 Lake View High School's ranking?
Lake View High School is ranked #3198 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake View High School?
The graduation rate of Lake View High School is 85%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lake View High School?
1,455 students attend Lake View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lake View High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake View High School?
Lake View High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake View High School offer ?
Lake View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lake View High School part of?
Lake View High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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3 8/25/2023
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