Perspectives Charter High School (Closed 2018)
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 | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 1,705 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 102 teachers |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 7% | 31% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 8% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 94% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate (15-16) | ≤1% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 52% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Perspectives Charter High School is Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 386 students10
0.0 miles
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400 0 6-12 386 - Chicago National Teachers Elementary Academy Math: 24% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 723 students10
0.2 miles
55 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970 0.2 PK-8 723 - Chicago Graham R Training Center Grades: 9-12 | 117 students
0.5 miles
2347 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9257 0.5 9-12 117 - Chicago Haines Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 687 students10
0.5 miles
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200 0.5 PK-8 687 - Chicago South Loop Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 785 students10
0.8 miles
1212 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8690 0.8 K-8 785
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