Serving 771 students in grades 8-12, North Lawndale Charter 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 3% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)3%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
99%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
51%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Lawndale Charter High School?
The graduation rate of North Lawndale Charter High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend North Lawndale Charter High School?
771 students attend North Lawndale Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of North Lawndale Charter High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does North Lawndale Charter High School offer ?
North Lawndale Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is North Lawndale Charter High School part of?
North Lawndale Charter High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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