Serving 535 students in grades 9-12, Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts 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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 535 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts 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 Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts is 0.06, 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.
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 Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts?
The graduation rate of Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts?
535 students attend Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts offer ?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts part of?
In what neighborhood is Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts located?
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts is located in the Washington Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Washington Park.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 535 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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