Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, Spry Community Links 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Spry Community Links High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Spry Community Links High School's student population of 75 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
Spry Community Links 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 Spry Community Links High School is 0.02, 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
#2469 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
46%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Spry Community Links High School is ranked #2469 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spry Community Links High School?
The graduation rate of Spry Community Links High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Spry Community Links High School?
75 students attend Spry Community Links High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Spry Community Links High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spry Community Links High School?
Spry Community Links High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spry Community Links High School offer ?
Spry Community Links High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spry Community Links High School part of?
Spry Community Links High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Spry Community Links High School located?
Spry Community Links High School is located in the Marshall Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Marshall Square.
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