Serving 306 students in grades 9-12, Ace Technical Charter 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 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
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
82%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤5%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
42%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ace Technical Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Ace Technical Charter High School is 5%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ace Technical Charter High School?
306 students attend Ace Technical Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ace Technical Charter High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ace Technical Charter High School?
Ace Technical Charter High School has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ace Technical Charter High School offer ?
Ace Technical Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ace Technical Charter High School part of?
Ace Technical Charter High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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