Banner South Academy High School (Closed 2014)

Banner South Academy High School serves 241 students in grades 9-12. 

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
241 students
This chart displays total students of Banner South Academy High School by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Banner South Academy High School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Banner South Academy High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
97%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Banner South Academy High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Banner South Academy High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Banner South Academy High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Banner South Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
31%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Banner South Academy High School?
241 students attend Banner South Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Banner South Academy High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Banner South Academy High School offer ?
Banner South Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Banner South Academy High School part of?
Banner South Academy High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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