Southside Occupational Academy High School
Tel:
(773)535-9100
- Southside Occupational Academy High School serves 265 students in grades 11-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Southside Occupational Academy High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Southside Occupational Academy High School's student population of 265 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 11-12 |
| Total Students | 265 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Southside Occupational Academy High School's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southside Occupational Academy High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 32% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 26% | 26% |
| Black | 70% | 17% |
| White | 4% | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.67 |
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| Graduation Rate | <50% | 87% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southside Occupational Academy High School is Goode Stem Academy High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Randolph Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Randolph Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Randolph Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 502 students
0.0 miles
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Chicago, IL 60636
(773)535-9015 0.0 PK-8 502 - Chicago Barton Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 429 students
0.4 miles
7650 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773)535-3260 0.4 PK-8 429 - Chicago Goode Stem Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 861 students
0.5 miles
7651 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773)535-7875 0.5 9-12 861 - Chicago Montessori Of Englewood Chtr Elementary School Magnet School
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Grades: PK-6 | 290 students
0.5 miles
6550 S Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773)535-9255 0.5 PK-6 290 - Chicago Joplin Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 405 students
0.8 miles
7931 S Honore St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773)535-3425 0.8 PK-8 405
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