Uplift Community High School
Uplift Community High School serves 241 students in grades 9-12.
Uplift Community High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Uplift Community 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 10%)
School Overview
Uplift Community High School's student population of 241 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 241 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Uplift Community High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Uplift Community High School is 0.34, 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3201 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 26% |
| Black | 80% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 2% | 5% |
| 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 Uplift Community High School is Yccs-truman Middle College High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Brennemann Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Yccs-truman Middle College High School Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 221 students10
0.3 miles
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840 0.3 10-12 221 - Chicago Brennemann Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 436 students10
0.4 miles
4251 N Clarendon Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5766 0.4 PK-8 436 - Chicago Mccutcheon Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 372 students10
0.4 miles
4865 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680 0.4 PK-8 372 - Chicago Disney Elementary Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 46% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 1,572 student10
0.7 miles
4140 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840 0.7 PK-8 1,572 - Chicago Goudy Technology Academy Math: 28% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 717 students10
0.8 miles
5120 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480 0.8 PK-8 717
School Reviews
| 5 The Teacher Student Parent relationship is the tri-force that helps my student succeed. The atmosphere at Uplift High School is electric, allowing my daughter to achieve her very best. April 2018 my sophomore student scored 21 on the ACT. The education that Uplift is providing has proven to be effective. - Posted by Parent - Sharon Adams |
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