Shabazz International Chrtr Schls (Closed 2018)
Shabazz International Chrtr Schls served 631 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (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 11% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
631 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
26%
Black
(15-16)98%
17%
White
(15-16)n/a
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)80-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
47%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
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