Tilden Achievement Academy High School (Closed 2014)

4747 South Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tilden Achievement Academy High School serves 39 students in grades 10. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 10
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
21%
28%
Black
79%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
(12-13)
21-39%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
35%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Tilden Achievement Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Tilden Achievement Academy High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 83%.
How many students attend Tilden Achievement Academy High School?
39 students attend Tilden Achievement Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tilden Achievement Academy High School students are Black, and 21% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tilden Achievement Academy High School?
Tilden Achievement Academy High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tilden Achievement Academy High School offer ?
Tilden Achievement Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 10
What school district is Tilden Achievement Academy High School part of?
Tilden Achievement Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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