Serving 398 students in grades 9-12, Wells Community 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wells Community Academy High School serves the northeast part of Chicago, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wells Community Academy High School's student population of 398 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1935
School Rankings
Wells Community 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 Wells Community Academy High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 1990–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
49%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
38%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wells Community Academy High School's ranking?
Wells Community Academy High School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wells Community Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Wells Community Academy High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Wells Community Academy High School?
398 students attend Wells Community Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Wells Community Academy High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 10% 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 Wells Community Academy High School?
Wells Community Academy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wells Community Academy High School offer ?
Wells Community Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wells Community Academy High School part of?
Wells Community Academy High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Wells Community Academy High School located?
Wells Community Academy High School is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.
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