Safe Schools Alternative High School (Closed 2013)

4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students (10-11)
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(10-11)
1%
n/a
Asian
(10-11)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(10-11)
21%
23%
Black
(10-11)
76%
18%
White
(10-11)
1%
51%
Hawaiian
(10-11)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
96%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Safe Schools Alternative High School?
293 students attend Safe Schools Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Safe Schools Alternative High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Safe Schools Alternative High School offer ?
Safe Schools Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Safe Schools Alternative High School part of?
Safe Schools Alternative High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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