Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts
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Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts 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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts's student population of 328 students has grown by 134% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-10 |
| Total Students | 328 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts is 0.04, 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) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 98% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.68 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 47% |
| 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 Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts is Bronzeville Scholastic High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Reavis Elementary Math & Science Spec School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Reavis Elementary Math & Science Spec School Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 247 students10
0.3 miles
834 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1060 0.3 PK-8 247 - Chicago Burke Elementary School Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 430 students10
0.4 miles
5356 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325 0.4 PK-8 430 - Chicago Kozminski Elementary Community Academy Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 250 students10
0.5 miles
936 E 54th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980 0.5 PK-8 250 - Chicago Bronzeville Scholastic High School Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 321 students10
0.7 miles
4934 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1150 0.7 9-12 321 - Chicago Williams Medical Prep High School Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 231 students10
0.7 miles
4934 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1120 0.7 9-12 231
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