Jacqueline B. Vaughn Occupational High School is a public four-year special education high school located in the Portage Park neighborhood on the north–west side of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Vaughn Occupational High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: Vaughn Occupational High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Chicago, IL, encompassing approximately 233.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 25 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
220 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to educate our students through modified, individualized and rigorous curriculum.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)54%
27%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)20%
16%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)24%
48%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
75%
46%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vaughn Occupational High School?
The graduation rate of Vaughn Occupational High School is 20%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vaughn Occupational High School?
220 students attend Vaughn Occupational High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Vaughn Occupational High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Vaughn Occupational High School offer ?
Vaughn Occupational High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vaughn Occupational High School part of?
Vaughn Occupational High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Vaughn Occupational High School located?
Vaughn Occupational High School is located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 7 other public schools located in Portage Park.
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