Amundsen High School vs. Senn High School
Should I attend Amundsen High School or Senn High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Amundsen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Senn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,524 students in grades 9-12, Amundsen High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,660 students in grades 9-12, Senn 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,524 students
1,660 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1928 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
377
403
Grade 10 Students
404
397
Grade 11 Students
408
462
Grade 12 Students
335
398
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
15%
% Hispanic
49%
40%
% Black
8%
26%
% White
32%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
58%
