Edward Tilden Career Community Academy High School is a public four-year high school bordered between the Canaryville and Fuller Park neighborhoods on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in Chicago as Lake High School in 1889, Tilden is operated by the Chicago Public Schools district.
Serving 288 students in grades 9-12, Tilden Career Communty Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
To empower all to pursue their personal, civic and professional goals in a safe supportive community.
School Rankings
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tilden Career Communty Academy High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2966 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
31%
16%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
42%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tilden Career Communty Academy High School's ranking?
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School is ranked #2966 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Tilden Career Communty Academy High School often compared to?
Tilden Career Communty Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Park High School, Harlan Community Academy High School, Excel Academy - Englewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tilden Career Communty Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Tilden Career Communty Academy High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tilden Career Communty Academy High School?
288 students attend Tilden Career Communty Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Tilden Career Communty Academy High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tilden Career Communty Academy High School?
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tilden Career Communty Academy High School offer ?
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tilden Career Communty Academy High School part of?
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Tilden Career Communty Academy High School located?
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School is located in the New City neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in New City.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
It would be a great school if they made more whites go there, more young black men would be more interested in going to school to if they were motivated by the chance to get with a successful young white woman have something to look forward to daily!
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