Pathways In Education Avondale 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)3%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)79%
26%
Black
(19-20)5%
17%
White
(19-20)10%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
82%
47%
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Pathways In Education Avondale?
270 students attend Pathways In Education Avondale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pathways In Education Avondale students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pathways In Education Avondale offer ?
Pathways In Education Avondale offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pathways In Education Avondale part of?
Pathways In Education Avondale is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Pathways In Education Avondale located?
Pathways In Education Avondale is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in Avondale.
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