Little Village Lawndale High School Campus is a public high school located in the South Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The campus contains four autonomous small schools with some shared facilities. LVLHS has a unique campus design that reflects its original inception from a hunger strike in 2001.
Serving 283 students in grades 9-12, Multicultural Arts High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Multicultural Arts High School's student population of 283 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Blue, Green, Red, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
Multicultural Arts High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Multicultural Arts High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3156 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
81%
29%
Black
18%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
59%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Multicultural Arts High School's ranking?
Multicultural Arts High School is ranked #3156 out of 3,542 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Multicultural Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Multicultural Arts High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Multicultural Arts High School?
283 students attend Multicultural Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Multicultural Arts High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Multicultural Arts High School?
Multicultural Arts High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Multicultural Arts High School offer ?
Multicultural Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Multicultural Arts High School part of?
Multicultural Arts High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Multicultural Arts High School located?
Multicultural Arts High School is located in the South Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in South Lawndale.
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