Serving 563 students in grades 9-12, Chicago 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 563 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Chicago Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chicago Academy High School is 0.40, 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.
Chicago Academy High School is ranked #2119 out of 3,426 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicago Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Chicago Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chicago Academy High School?
563 students attend Chicago Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Chicago Academy High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chicago Academy High School?
Chicago Academy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chicago Academy High School offer ?
Chicago Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chicago Academy High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 563 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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