Aasta - Orr High School serves 488 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
488 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
86%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Aasta - Orr High School?
488 students attend Aasta - Orr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Aasta - Orr High School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aasta - Orr High School?
Aasta - Orr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aasta - Orr High School offer ?
Aasta - Orr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aasta - Orr High School part of?
Aasta - Orr High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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