Simpson Academy High School For Young Women ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: Simpson Acad HS for Young Women serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Chicago, IL, encompassing approximately 233.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
33 students
Showing 2011–2020. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)27%
27%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 33-year historical data
Black
(19-20)73%
16%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
46%
Showing 2010–2020. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Simpson Academy High School For Young Women often compared to?
Simpson Academy High School For Young Womenis often viewed alongside schools like Camelot Safe Academy School, Iyc Chicago by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Simpson Academy High School For Young Women?
The graduation rate of Simpson Academy High School For Young Women is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Simpson Academy High School For Young Women?
33 students attend Simpson Academy High School For Young Women.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Simpson Academy High School For Young Women students are Black, and 27% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Simpson Academy High School For Young Women offer ?
Simpson Academy High School For Young Women offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Simpson Academy High School For Young Women part of?
Simpson Academy High School For Young Women is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Simpson Academy High School For Young Women located?
Simpson Academy High School For Young Women is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Near West Side.
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