Serving 1,705 students in grades 6-12, Perspectives 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 7% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 8% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)7%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)8%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
94%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤1%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
52%
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?
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 13:1.
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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