School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students (10-11)
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
5 teachers
School Rankings
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%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
96%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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