Serving 480 students in grades 9-12, Clark Academy Prep Magnet 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 28%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School's student population of 480 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Clark Academy Prep Magnet 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 Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
97%
16%
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
39%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School often compared to?
Clark Academy Prep Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clemente Community Academy High School, Collins Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School?
480 students attend Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School?
Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School offer ?
Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School part of?
Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School located?
Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 21 other public schools located in Austin.
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