Wendell Phillips Academy High School is a public 4–year high school located in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in September 1904, Phillips is part of the Chicago Public Schools district and is managed by the Academy for Urban School Leadership.
Serving 467 students in grades 9-12, Phillips Academy 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Phillips Academy High School serves the eastern part of its school district in Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most students living about 2.2 miles away from its edges, while the furthest boundary is located 4.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phillips Academy High School's student population of 467 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1904
School Rankings
Phillips Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillips Academy High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
92%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillips Academy High School's ranking?
Phillips Academy High School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Phillips Academy High School often compared to?
Phillips Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chicago Military Academy High School, Thornton Fractnl So High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phillips Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Phillips Academy High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phillips Academy High School?
467 students attend Phillips Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Phillips Academy High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phillips Academy High School?
Phillips Academy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Phillips Academy High School offer ?
Phillips Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phillips Academy High School part of?
Phillips Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Phillips Academy High School located?
Phillips Academy High School is located in the Douglas neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in Douglas.
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