Serving 12,033 students in grades 6-12, Noble Street Charter Schools 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 was 19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
12,033 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
570 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
49%
28%
Black
48%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
61%
27%
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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble Street Charter Schools?
The graduation rate of Noble Street Charter Schools is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Noble Street Charter Schools?
12,033 students attend Noble Street Charter Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Noble Street Charter Schools students are Hispanic, 48% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noble Street Charter Schools?
Noble Street Charter Schools has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble Street Charter Schools offer ?
Noble Street Charter Schools offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Noble Street Charter Schools part of?
Noble Street Charter Schools is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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