North Lawndale Charter High School (Closed 2018)
North Lawndale Charter High School served 771 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 3% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%) for the 2015-16 school year.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
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
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
99%
17%
White
n/a
47%
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%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
51%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 City Of Chicago School District 299.
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