Southside Occupational Academy High School
Tel:
(773)535-9100
- Southside Occupational Academy High School serves 271 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 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52%.
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 10%)
School Overview
- Southside Occupational Academy High School's student population of 271 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 11-12 |
| Total Students | 271 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Southside Occupational Academy High School's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 7:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southside Occupational Academy High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 32% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 28% | 26% |
| Black | 68% | 17% |
| White | 4% | 48% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate (16-17) | <50% | 87% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Randolph Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Randolph Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 503 students
0.0 miles
7316 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773)535-9015 0.0 PK-8 503 - Chicago Barton Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 383 students
0.4 miles
7650 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773)535-3260 0.4 PK-8 383 - Chicago Goode Stem Academy High School Grades: 9-12 | 903 students
0.5 miles
7651 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773)535-7875 0.5 9-12 903 - Chicago Montessori Of Englewood Chtr Elementary School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: PK-7 | 307 students
0.5 miles
6550 S Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773)535-9255 0.5 PK-7 307 - Chicago Joplin Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 409 students
0.8 miles
7931 S Honore St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773)535-3425 0.8 PK-8 409
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