Perspectives Charter High School (Closed 2018)

1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

Perspectives Charter High School served 1,705 students in grades 6-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 7% (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 8% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%) for the 2015-16 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.

School Overview

School Type

Magnet School / Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students

1,705 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

102 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Perspectives Charter High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Perspectives Charter High School by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (IL)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(15-16)

31%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Perspectives Charter High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(15-16)

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Perspectives Charter High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Perspectives Charter High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

27%

Black

94%

17%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Perspectives Charter High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

n/a

47%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Perspectives Charter High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.68

This chart display the diversity score of Perspectives Charter High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(15-16)

≤1%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Perspectives Charter High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

91%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Perspectives Charter High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)

52%

27%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Perspectives Charter High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

City Of Chicago School District 299

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?

7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Perspectives Charter High School?

The graduation rate of Perspectives Charter High School is 1%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.

How many students attend Perspectives Charter High School?

1,705 students attend Perspectives Charter High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Perspectives Charter High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Perspectives Charter High School?

Perspectives Charter High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 15:1.

What grades does Perspectives Charter High School offer ?

Perspectives Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is Perspectives Charter High School part of?

Perspectives Charter High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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