The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (10-11)
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)6-9%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)10-14%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(10-11)34%
23%
Black
(10-11)65%
18%
White
(10-11)1%
51%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)80-84%
83%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago Discovery Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Chicago Discovery Academy High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 83%.
How many students attend Chicago Discovery Academy High School?
345 students attend Chicago Discovery Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Chicago Discovery Academy High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Chicago Discovery Academy High School offer ?
Chicago Discovery Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chicago Discovery Academy High School part of?
Chicago Discovery Academy High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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